A tool that watches a git repository for changes and runs a specified command
Publisher’s description
What is PullWatch?
PullWatch by ShipDigital is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.1, released on December 18, 2025. The version history goes back to December 19, 2024: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 301 times. The source code on GitHub (ship-digital/pull-watch) has 1 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “pull-watch -- ./do_something_when_your_git_repo_changes.sh”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PullWatch is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is PullWatch 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:
A606990DC81A3F929BAA2ABD3FADE24DA45E92AC5E36EECE0A9E5E294F4C22F2· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1Latest | December 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.13 | April 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.0 | April 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.4 | December 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.0.1 | December 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ShipDigital.PullWatch -echoco install pull-watch -yProgram files (.exe): pull-watch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ShipDigital
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ship-digital/pull-watch
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Released
- December 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 19, 2024
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 301
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ShipDigital.PullWatch
- Chocolatey package
- pull-watch
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PullWatch free?
Yes. PullWatch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PullWatch 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 PullWatch 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.
Which Windows versions does PullWatch support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does PullWatch 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 PullWatch?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 19, 2024.
Can I use PullWatch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to PullWatch?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
