A Git credential helper that securely authenticates to GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket using OAuth.
Publisher’s description
What is git-credential-oauth?
git-credential-oauth by M Hickford is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.17.2, released on January 14, 2026. The version history goes back to February 16, 2024: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (hickford/git-credential-oauth) has 883 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “A Git credential helper that securely authenticates to GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket using OAuth.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: git-credential-oauth is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is git-credential-oauth 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:
268A95E29FA8B56F1F42D65BF4A7465AEFB74E9B671DD656129F6207151E0AAE· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the hickford/git-credential-oauth repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 23, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Fuzzing10
- Tests in CI8
- Actively maintained4
- Pinned dependencies3
- Branch protection3
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Static code analysis0
- Signed releases0
- Dependency update tool0
- Security policy0
- Contributors from several organisations0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 5.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17.2Latest | January 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.17.1 | January 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.17.0 | January 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.16.0 | September 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.15.1 | May 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.15.0 | March 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.14.0 | January 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.13.4 | November 3, 2024 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hickford.git-credential-oauth -escoop install main/git-credential-oauthRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install git-credential-oauthInformation
- Publisher
- M Hickford
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hickford/git-credential-oauth
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.17.2
- Released
- January 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 5.2
- GitHub stars
- 883
- GitHub forks
- 49
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- hickford.git-credential-oauth
- Scoop package
- main/git-credential-oauth
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Frequently asked questions
Is git-credential-oauth free?
Yes. git-credential-oauth is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is git-credential-oauth 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-credential-oauth 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.
Does git-credential-oauth run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of git-credential-oauth?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 16, 2024.
Can I use git-credential-oauth without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to git-credential-oauth?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
