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Publisher’s description
What is mingit-busybox?
mingit-busybox is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (git-for-windows/git) has 9,448 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “A fork of Git containing Windows-specific patches.”
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
- Large user base
In short: mingit-busybox is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is mingit-busybox 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:
C4F27D9356EF471DD9FEA1F89E5C176CFFF7C85B29912A00F3CC7FB59197A39F· 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 git-for-windows/git repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on November 2, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Fuzzing10
- Licence declared9
- Code review5
- Signed releases1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Branch protection0
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.56.0.4Latest | November 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/mingit-busyboxRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/git-for-windows/git
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.56.0.4
- Released
- November 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 9,448
- GitHub forks
- 2,881
- Website
- git-for-windows.github.io
- Scoop package
- main/mingit-busybox
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is mingit-busybox free?
Yes. mingit-busybox is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is mingit-busybox 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.
Does mingit-busybox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use mingit-busybox without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to mingit-busybox?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI. The alternatives page compares them.
