GitType is a Rust CLI typing game that turns source code from real repositories
into typing challenges. It parses code with tree-sitter, renders a terminal UI,
tracks real-time WPM/accuracy/consistency metrics, and unlocks developer titles
through a ranking system. Multi-language support includes Rust, TypeScript,
JavaScript, Python, Go, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Java, PHP, C#, C, C++, Haskell,
Dart, Scala, Clojure, Elixir, Erlang, and Zig.
Publisher’s description
What is GitType?
GitType by unhappychoice is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.10.3, released on October 10, 2026. The version history goes back to April 20, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (unhappychoice/gittype) has 1,643 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “A CLI code-typing game that turns your source code into typing challenges”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GitType is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is GitType 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:
53719839D14F9CF7F1329B342B1E2B396EC5CCA27C2E97092283E013221A8C85· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.3Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.2 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.1 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.10.0 | April 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id unhappychoice.gittype -eProgram files (.exe): gittype.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install gittypeInformation
- Publisher
- unhappychoice
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/unhappychoice/gittype
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.10.3
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1,643
- GitHub forks
- 46
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- unhappychoice.gittype
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitType free?
Yes. GitType is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GitType 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 GitType 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.
Does GitType 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 GitType?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 20, 2026.
Can I use GitType without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to GitType?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
