git-sizer computes various size metrics for a local Git repository, flagging those that might cause you problems or inconvenience.
Publisher’s description
What is git-sizer?
git-sizer is an open-source version control program for Windows from github. It ranks 21st by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 13,418 times. The source code on GitHub (github/git-sizer) has 4,086 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .git. Similar programs include Git, Mercurial and jj.
Project description on GitHub: “Compute various size metrics for a Git repository, flagging those that might cause problems”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: git-sizer is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is git-sizer 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:
52093C1CBA0BB8E00DA14C9EEF678EB052FC729C32419415817076F06B5C85D8· 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 github/git-sizer repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy10
- Branch protection6
- Static code analysis4
- Actively maintained3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.0Latest | December 6, 2021 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitHub.git-sizer -echoco install git-sizer -yscoop install main/git-sizerProgram files (.exe): git-sizer.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install git-sizerInformation
- Publisher
- github
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/github/git-sizer
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Released
- December 6, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 13,418
- GitHub stars
- 4,086
- GitHub forks
- 202
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GitHub.git-sizer
- Chocolatey package
- git-sizer
- Scoop package
- main/git-sizer
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is git-sizer free?
Yes. git-sizer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is git-sizer 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-sizer 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-sizer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use git-sizer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to git-sizer?
Git, Mercurial, jj, TortoiseGit and GitTools GitVersion. The alternatives page compares them.
