A system-tray assistant for Git that writes commit messages, reviews staged
changes against your own rule tables, and audits repositories - using a local
language model served by LM Studio, or a hosted provider if you prefer.
Requires Git for Windows, which winget installs alongside it.
Publisher’s description
What is Git Assistant?
Git Assistant is an open-source ai assistants & llm program for Windows from Stefan Ghitescu. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Git Assistant is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Git Assistant safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E660CE0D847951A427A2F0CD669D409800B099BAA2CC3BFE4DAED23FA8CADA3D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.18Latest | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StefanGhitescu.GitAssistant -egit-assistant-0.3.18-noupdate-user-windows-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stefan Ghitescu
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ONEoo7/ai_tools_git_assistant
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.3.18
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- StefanGhitescu.GitAssistant
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git Assistant free?
Yes. Git Assistant is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Git Assistant safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Git Assistant with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Git Assistant be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Git Assistant support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Git Assistant run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Git Assistant without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Git Assistant?
Codex CLI, Claude Code, ChatGPT, GPT4All and Jan. The alternatives page compares them.
