A fully-featured, open-source, cross-platform Git GUI client. Interactive
rebase, 3-way merge editor, worktrees, GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps/Bitbucket
integrations and local AI commit messages, with no telemetry or account.
Publisher’s description
What is Gitnado?
Gitnado is an open-source version control program for Windows from hegsie.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Gitnado is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gitnado 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:
386FE0A6279BB83B62328B07256D212FD6AA4F04C743DB49F55DF9383D0C9C79· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.1Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hegsie.Gitnado -eGitnado_0.9.1_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hegsie
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.9.1
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gitnado.dev
- winget ID
- hegsie.Gitnado
- MSI product code
- {6117787E-D2B2-4488-96D0-88463BBA10E7}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gitnado free?
Yes. Gitnado is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gitnado 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 Gitnado 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 Gitnado be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Gitnado run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Gitnado without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Gitnado?
Git, Git Extensions, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion and TortoiseGit. The alternatives page compares them.
