Virtual File System for Git - a tool to scale Git for monorepo scenarios.
Publisher’s description
What is GVFS?
GVFS by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.26281.1, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to May 14, 2021: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (microsoft/VFSForGit) has 6,146 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Virtual File System for Git: Enable Git at Enterprise Scale”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GVFS is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GVFS 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:
4B7953B0529C607CFD84270CAA16F4668F9C95F52D1BED5E2F47A69F31658981· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 5 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.26281.1Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.26259.1 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.26229.1 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.26014.1 | January 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.25351.1 | December 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.25314.1 | November 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.25169.1 | June 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.25164.1 | June 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.VFSforGit -eSetupGVFS.2.0.26281.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/VFSForGit
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.26281.1
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 14, 2021
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- GitHub stars
- 6,146
- GitHub forks
- 472
- Website
- aka.ms
- winget ID
- Microsoft.VFSforGit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GVFS free?
Yes. GVFS is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GVFS 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 GVFS 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 GVFS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GVFS 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 GVFS?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 14, 2021.
