GitHub CLI (gh) is a command-line tool that brings pull requests, issues, GitHub Actions, and other GitHub features to your terminal, so you can do all your work in one place.
Publisher’s description
What is GitHub CLI?
GitHub CLI is an open-source version control program for Windows from GitHub Inc.. It ranks 1st by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI and Portable. 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 2.103.2, released on October 23, 2026. 173 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 31 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,105,504 times. The source code on GitHub (cli/cli) has 46,722 stars. Similar programs include Git, Git Extensions and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “GitHub’s official command line tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 31 a year)
- Large user base
In short: GitHub CLI is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitHub CLI 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:
7560D893608D4244BF57E06AF03F742AE3ABED3B88169304EEC77B77C0DC7598· 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 cli/cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Published packages10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Static code analysis9
- Branch protection8
- 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 173 versions ›173 versions over 6 years · about 31 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.103.2Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.103.1 | October 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.103.0 | October 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.102.1 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 MSI32-bit MSIARM64 ZIP |
| 2.102.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI64-bit ZIP |
| 2.101.0 | September 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 2.100.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.99.0 | September 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitHub.cli -echoco install gh -ymsiexec /i gh_2.103.2_windows_amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D975E108-BE08-4E86-AC59-293A2D5800E5} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): gh.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GitHub Inc.
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cli/cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 2.103.2
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 173
- Updates / year
- 31.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,105,504
- GitHub stars
- 46,722
- GitHub forks
- 9,202
- Website
- cli.github.com
- winget ID
- GitHub.cli
- Chocolatey package
- gh
- MSI product code
- {D975E108-BE08-4E86-AC59-293A2D5800E5}
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub CLI free?
Yes. GitHub CLI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GitHub CLI 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 GitHub CLI 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 GitHub CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does GitHub CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of GitHub CLI?
The versions page lists all 173 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to GitHub CLI?
Git, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion, TortoiseSVN and TortoiseGit. The alternatives page compares them.
