A clear, focused Git client for the terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is Githical?
Githical is an open-source version control program for Windows from Essenciary. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.5, released on August 19, 2026. 2 versions are listed since August 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (essenciary/githical) has 1 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “Githical makes Git simple in the terminal: review changes, stage precisely, commit, sync, switch branches, inspect history, stash, and recover from messy states without leaving your TUI.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: Githical is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Githical 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:
97B399078C61E3C6FC3EC2A7B05F986B35991D611883EED4392C0C26FEC15F00· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.5Latest | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.1.4 | August 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Essenciary.Githical -eProgram files (.exe): githical.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Essenciary
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/essenciary/githical
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.5
- Released
- August 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Essenciary.Githical
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Githical free?
Yes. Githical is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Githical 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 Githical 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 Githical run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Githical?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 12, 2026.
Can I use Githical without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Githical?
GitHub CLI, Git, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
