Git

by Git project · Developer tools

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The standard version control system used by almost every software team.

Official download from git-scm.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens git-scm.com, Git project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Git?

Git tracks changes to files so you can branch, merge and roll back work. On Windows, Git for Windows adds Git Bash; on Mac it ships with Xcode Command Line Tools; on Linux it is in every package manager.

Key features

  • Branching and merging
  • Works offline with full history
  • Git Bash for Windows
  • Works with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket

Best for

  • Any software project
  • Backing up writing or config files with history
  • Collaborating with other developers

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Git

  1. 1Open the official Git download page on git-scm.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Git.Git -e --source winget

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Git safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on git-scm.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Git alternatives

Other developer tools apps, closest platform match first.

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FAQ

Git questions

Where can I download Git safely?

Download Git only from Git project's official site at git-scm.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Git free?

Yes. Git is open-source software and free to use.

Does Git work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Git is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Git project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Git from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Git.Git -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Git?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.