Transparent file encryption in git, so encrypted files show up as normal files to other users.
Publisher’s description
What is git-crypt?
git-crypt is an open-source encryption program for Windows from Andrew Ayer. It ranks 33rd by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AGWA/git-crypt) has 9,964 stars. Similar programs include Cryptomator, Keybase and GNU Privacy Guard.
Project description on GitHub: “Transparent file encryption in git”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: git-crypt is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is git-crypt 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:
8C54A3B583CD4FC1483C952480116A9C86F771B02D4403FC6D3627B26CF146E2· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.0Latest | April 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AGWA.git-crypt -eProgram files (.exe): git-crypt.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Andrew Ayer
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AGWA/git-crypt
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.7.0
- Released
- April 21, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- September 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 9,964
- GitHub forks
- 549
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AGWA.git-crypt
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is git-crypt free?
Yes. git-crypt is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is git-crypt 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-crypt 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-crypt 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-crypt without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to git-crypt?
Cryptomator, Keybase, GNU Privacy Guard, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
