A small executable that forwards all arguments to git running inside Bash on Windows/Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Publisher’s description
What is wslgit?
wslgit is an open-source version control program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,723 times. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
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: wslgit is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is wslgit 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:
F41CA507009B42871C0D55EAAB24B41D821D5EB36E109E56E0CBBA5020EDED58· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.1Latest | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install WSLGit -yscoop install extras/wslgitProgram files (.exe): wslgit.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,723
- Website
- github.com
- Chocolatey package
- WSLGit
- Scoop package
- extras/wslgit
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Frequently asked questions
Is wslgit free?
Yes. wslgit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is wslgit 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 wslgit 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 wslgit without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to wslgit?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
