Using a pre-commit hook, Talisman validates the outgoing changeset for things that look suspicious — such as tokens, passwords, and private keys.
Publisher’s description
What is Talisman?
Talisman by Thoughtworks 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, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.37.0, released on May 2, 2025. The version history goes back to May 23, 2023: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (thoughtworks/talisman) has 2,104 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .talismanrc. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “Using a pre-commit hook, Talisman validates the outgoing changeset for things that look suspicious — such as tokens, passwords, and private keys.”
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
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Talisman is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Talisman 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:
64B4F61FADD254F0BF32B5411E678564A8F201BD61A811105E286495DF644BE1· 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 thoughtworks/talisman repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis7
- Code review3
- Branch protection1
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 4.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.37.0Latest | May 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.36.1 | April 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.36.0 | April 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.35.1 | April 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.35.0 | April 17, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.34.0 | April 4, 2025 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.33.2 | April 2, 2025 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.32.0 | January 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thoughtworks.Talisman -eProgram files (.exe): talisman.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install talismanInformation
- Publisher
- Thoughtworks
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/thoughtworks/talisman
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.37.0
- Released
- May 2, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 4.6
- GitHub stars
- 2,104
- GitHub forks
- 253
- Website
- thoughtworks.github.io
- winget ID
- Thoughtworks.Talisman
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Talisman free?
Yes. Talisman is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Talisman 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 Talisman 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 Talisman run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Talisman?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 23, 2023.
Can I use Talisman without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Talisman?
GitHub CLI, Git, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
