A CLI tool that automatically stages and commits file changes using a filesystem watcher
Publisher’s description
What is watch-and-commit?
watch-and-commit is an open-source version control program for Windows from Rodolfo Villaruz. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Async Git Auto-Commit File Watcher”
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: watch-and-commit is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is watch-and-commit 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:
4A2584F584209EFD365FAB741248246642CA7176E80644F55230303E3D3C8F20· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.5Latest | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RodolfoVillaruz.WatchAndCommit -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Rodolfo Villaruz
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rodolfovillaruz/watch-and-commit
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Released
- July 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RodolfoVillaruz.WatchAndCommit
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Frequently asked questions
Is watch-and-commit free?
Yes. watch-and-commit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is watch-and-commit 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 watch-and-commit 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 watch-and-commit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use watch-and-commit without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to watch-and-commit?
Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
