Git Shadowtree is a Git extension that lets you maintain a separate "shadow" repository
alongside your main Git repository. It tracks a defined set of files and directories
(for example agent docs) in that shadow repository, decoupled from the main remote,
while excluding them from the working repository. Any command other than
init/clone/add/commit/pull is forwarded to git against the shadow repository.
Publisher’s description
What is Git Shadowtree?
Git Shadowtree is an open-source version control program for Windows from Sebastian Szvetecz. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.0, released on June 16, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 6, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “Git Shadowtree is a tool that allows you to maintain a separate "shadow" repository alongside your main Git repository. The shadow repository can be used to track specific files and directories that you want to keep separate from the main repository, while still being able to track them in the shadow repository.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Git Shadowtree is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Git Shadowtree 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:
094EA6B103B06E2C3D3963BB46037E53C2E093AAA3DE8A54D64F94139C82B177· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.0.2 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Szv.GitShadowtree -eProgram files (.exe): git-shadowtree.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sebastian Szvetecz
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/szv/git-shadowtree
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- June 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Szv.GitShadowtree
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git Shadowtree free?
Yes. Git Shadowtree is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Git Shadowtree 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 Shadowtree 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.
Which Windows versions does Git Shadowtree support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Git Shadowtree 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 Shadowtree?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2026.
Can I use Git Shadowtree without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Git Shadowtree?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
