Git Pin provides the git pin and git unpin external commands for adding or removing a Git repository from the native desktop application launcher. V1.2 supports configurable IDE command-line executables instead of binding launchers to one editor product.
IDE configuration
Git Pin reads pin.ide through Git's configuration interface. Its default is code. Set an executable name available on PATH, for example git config --global pin.ide cursor.
Launcher locations
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\.pinned_repo\<name>.lnk
- Linux: ${XDG_DATA_HOME:-$HOME/.local/share}/applications/git-pin-<name>.desktop
- macOS: $HOME/Applications/Git Pin/<name>.app
The launcher itself is the V1 registry. Git Pin reads platform-native metadata before replacing or deleting anything and refuses to remove unrecognized artifacts. Launchers created by v1.0/v1.1 remain inspectable and removable.
Publisher’s description
What is Git Pin?
Git Pin is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from zhangtony239. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.3, released on October 23, 2026. 3 versions are listed since August 30, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zhangtony239/GitPin) has 2 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Pin Git repositories to the native desktop launcher”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Git Pin is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Git Pin 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:
647339B39AFC4FCE2B059F25D7C0D033AFC075EDE5972D85786C3A4EB3692171· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.3Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.2 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zhangtony239.GitPin -eProgram files (.exe): git-pin.exe, git-unpin.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- zhangtony239
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zhangtony239/GitPin
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.3
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zhangtony239.GitPin
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git Pin free?
Yes. Git Pin is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Git Pin 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 Pin 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 Pin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Git Pin?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 30, 2026.
Can I use Git Pin without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Git Pin?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
