Fast and powerful Git hooks manager for any type of projects.
Publisher’s description
What is Lefthook?
Lefthook is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Evil Martians. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.2, released on October 13, 2026. 133 versions are listed since July 18, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 41 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (evilmartians/lefthook) has 8,929 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast and powerful Git hooks manager for any type of projects.”
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
- Frequent updates (about 41 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Lefthook is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Lefthook 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:
D45842ED8C7C3D8931F779A6D7EB819CDD12251BDF9FF447352C975D6FCB5B7F· 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 evilmartians/lefthook repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Static code analysis9
- Code review4
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 133 versions ›133 versions over 3 years · about 41 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.2Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.2.1 | October 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 2.2.0 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 2.1.17 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 2.1.16 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 2.1.15 | September 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.1.14 | September 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.1.12 | August 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id evilmartians.lefthook -eProgram files (.exe): lefthook.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install lefthookInformation
- Publisher
- Evil Martians
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/evilmartians/lefthook
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.2.2
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 23, 2023
- Versions listed
- 133
- Updates / year
- 41.1
- GitHub stars
- 8,929
- GitHub forks
- 325
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- evilmartians.lefthook
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lefthook free?
Yes. Lefthook is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Lefthook 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 Lefthook 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 Lefthook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Lefthook?
The versions page lists all 133 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2023.
Can I use Lefthook without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Lefthook?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
