TortoiseGit for Windows

TortoiseGit · Open source

TortoiseGit is an open-source Windows Shell interface for the Git version control system. It integrates Git commands directly into the Windows File Explorer context menu, allowing users to commit, push, fetch, and resolve conflicts without opening a terminal.

Download for Windows

download.tortoisegit.org · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 2.19.1.0
Release date: June 27, 2026
License: GPL-2.0-only
Installer type: wix

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id TortoiseGit.TortoiseGit -e

SHA256 (file verification)

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How to install

Download the installer using the official download button on this page, or run 'winget install --id TortoiseGit.TortoiseGit -e' in your terminal.
Run the downloaded installer and complete the setup wizard.
Restart Windows Explorer or reboot your PC if prompted to ensure shell overlays appear correctly.

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