A lightweight GitHub notifications client. Why spin up a browser just to check your GitHub notifications?
Publisher’s description
What is GitTop?
GitTop is an open-source version control program for Windows from AmarBego. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.3, released on May 10, 2026. 7 versions are listed since December 26, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 162 times. The source code on GitHub (AmarBego/GitTop) has 8 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight desktop client for GitHub notifications. Why spin up a browser just to check your GitHub notifications?”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GitTop is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitTop 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:
DB41021DF88258ABC7B3AB6DE7F38FFB060A95B4CAAD4BAB6945963B11A6A684· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.3Latest | May 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.1 | May 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.4.0 | January 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.0 | January 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.0 | January 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.5 | December 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AmarBego.GitTop -echoco install gittop -ygittop-0.5.3-windows-x86_64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AmarBego
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AmarBego/GitTop
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.5.3
- Released
- May 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 162
- GitHub stars
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AmarBego.GitTop
- Chocolatey package
- gittop
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitTop free?
Yes. GitTop is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.
Is GitTop 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 GitTop 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 GitTop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GitTop 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 GitTop?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 26, 2025.
What are alternatives to GitTop?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
