Ever got lost with GitHub notifications? Too many emails? Gitify is all about making your life easier. Sitting on your menu bar, it informs you for any GitHub notifications without being annoying and of course without adverts. It just gets the job done. Works with GitHub and GitHub Enterprise. You can even connect multiple accounts.
Publisher’s description
What is Gitify?
Gitify by Emmanouil Konstantinidis is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 50th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.10.0, released on October 17, 2026. The version history goes back to June 10, 2024: 72 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gitify-app/gitify) has 5,380 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Git notifications on your menu bar. Available on macOS, Windows & Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Gitify is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gitify 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:
1FE74A9D05200BDB2B90CA08C16B1A34CBE30411F2833F5692978EDD2A85B6C2· 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 72 versions ›72 versions over 5 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.10.0Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.9.0 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.8.0 | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.7.1 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.7.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.6.0 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.5.0 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.4.0 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gitify.Gitify -escoop install extras/gitifyGitify-Setup-7.10.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gitifyInformation
- Publisher
- Emmanouil Konstantinidis
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gitify-app/gitify
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 7.10.0
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 7, 2024
- Versions listed
- 72
- Updates / year
- 14.6
- GitHub stars
- 5,380
- GitHub forks
- 298
- Website
- gitify.io
- winget ID
- Gitify.Gitify
- Scoop package
- extras/gitify
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gitify free?
Yes. Gitify is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gitify 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 Gitify 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 Gitify be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Gitify 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 Gitify?
The versions page lists all 72 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 10, 2024.
Can I use Gitify without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Gitify?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
