GitStudio is a free, open-source Git client for people who work in Git all day.
Stage by hunk or by line, read history in a real commit graph, resolve conflicts in a
three-way merge editor, reshape history with a visual interactive rebase, and manage
branches, stashes, worktrees, tags and pull requests without leaving the app.
The desktop app is built on the same core as the GitStudio extension for VS Code and
Cursor, and adds a GitHub home for your repository (pull requests with inline review,
issues, Actions runs with logs, releases, notifications, gists, organizations and
projects), an integrated terminal that opens in your repo, and auto-update from
GitHub Releases. Optional AI assistance is off until you connect a provider, and it
never gates or blocks a Git operation.
Publisher’s description
What is GitStudio?
GitStudio is an open-source version control program for Windows from GitStudio. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (GitStudioHQ/gitstudio) has 23 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “GitStudio — a JetBrains-grade Git experience for VS Code & Cursor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GitStudio is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitStudio 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:
A4C72FD6B646C6687C08DB71F795907510052F57071AE927F1443C1754CE898F· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitStudioHQ.GitStudio -eGitStudio-Setup-2.0.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GitStudio
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/GitStudioHQ/gitstudio
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- September 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 23
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- gitstudio.dev
- winget ID
- GitStudioHQ.GitStudio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitStudio free?
Yes. GitStudio is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is GitStudio 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 GitStudio 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 GitStudio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does GitStudio support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does GitStudio 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 GitStudio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GitStudio?
GitHub CLI, Git, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
