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Publisher’s description
What is Josh?
Josh is an open-source version control program for Windows from Josh Project authors. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (josh-project/josh) has 1,979 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Git at scale platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Josh is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Josh 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:
849A16F61BA5DB060C439A8BBA2D4D60FDB3B29920361A6AFDEB57B356B23B11· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the josh-project/josh repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.28Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JoshProject.Josh -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Josh Project authors
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/josh-project/josh
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 26.08.28
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,979
- GitHub forks
- 85
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JoshProject.Josh
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Josh free?
Yes. Josh is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Josh 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 Josh 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 Josh run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Josh without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Josh?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
