gitg is the GNOME GUI client to view git repositories.
Publisher’s description
What is gitg?
gitg is an open-source version control program for Windows from gnome. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 84.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 41.0, released on January 25, 2022. 5 versions are listed since July 7, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,796 times. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Mercurial.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: gitg is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Browse local git repositories
- Clone local and remote git repositories
- Commit files
- Retrieve patch from a commit
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Is gitg safe to download?
- The file is served by download.gnome.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
96C4E323607FDA46BDB02698C92B991AAEC882E050DE1DF959E7ACF3993F117C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0Latest | January 25, 2022 | 84.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.32.1 | July 7, 2021 | 92.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.30.1 | July 7, 2021 | 87.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.30.0 | July 7, 2021 | 137.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.20.0 | July 7, 2021 | 80.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gnome.gitg -echoco install gitg -ymsiexec /i gitg-x86_64-41.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {4FD1FE3D-5FFE-44D1-8AF1-CF197E94CAE1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install gitgflatpak install flathub org.gnome.gitgInformation
- Publisher
- gnome
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- GNU GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.gnome.org
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 41.0
- Released
- January 25, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,796
- winget ID
- gnome.gitg
- Chocolatey package
- gitg
- MSI product code
- {4FD1FE3D-5FFE-44D1-8AF1-CF197E94CAE1}
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Frequently asked questions
Is gitg free?
Yes. gitg is open-source software under the GNU GPL licence.
Is gitg safe to download?
The download comes from download.gnome.org, 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 gitg 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.
Can gitg be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does gitg 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 gitg?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2021.
What are alternatives to gitg?
Git, GitHub CLI, Mercurial, Git Extensions and TortoiseGit. The alternatives page compares them.
