Fossil 2.28

Fossil is a simple, high-reliability, distributed software configuration management system.

  • By D. Richard Hipp
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Mar 11, 2026
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About Fossil

Fossil is a simple, high-reliability, distributed software configuration management system.

Technical details

PublisherD. Richard Hipp
Version2.28
Release date2026-03-11
LicenseBSD 2-Clause
Installer typezip
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDFossil.Fossil

Install Fossil from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Fossil.Fossil -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Fossil.Fossil -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Fossil.Fossil -e

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Fossil version history

2.27 Sep 30, 2025
2.26 Apr 30, 2025
2.25 Nov 6, 2024
  • The "fossil ui /" command now works even for repositories that have non-ASCII filenames
  • Add the fossil tree command.
  • On case-insensitive filesystems, store files using the filesystem's preferred case rather than the case typed in by the user.
  • Change the name "fossil cherry-pick" command to "fossil cherrypick", which is more familiar to Git users. Retain the legacy name for compatibility.
  • Add new query parameters to the /timeline page: d2=, p2=, and dp2=.
  • Add options to the fossil tag command that will list tag values.
  • Add the -b|--brief option to the fossil status command.
  • Add ability to upload unversioned files via the /uvlist page.
  • Add history search to the /chat page.
  • Add Unix socket support to the server command.
  • On Windows, use the root certificates managed by the operating system (requires OpenSSL 3.2.0 or greater).
  • Take into account zero-width and double-width unicode characters when formatting the command-line timeline.
  • Update the built-in SQLite to version 3.47.0. Precompiled binaries are linked against OpenSSL 3.4.0.
  • Numerous minor fixes and additions.

Other versions

  • 2.24
  • 2.23
  • 2.22
  • 2.21

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossil free?

Yes. Fossil is free and open-source software released under the BSD 2-Clause license.

What is the latest version of Fossil?

The latest version is 2.28, released on Mar 11, 2026.

Is it safe to download Fossil?

The download button links to the official installer published on fossil-scm.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 51283885e86aee10c5e9a8936d852f94d7391db5daf590faf1de4bae9eac7dae.

Which Windows versions does Fossil support?

Fossil runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall Fossil?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Fossil and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Fossil.Fossil -e.

Is there a portable version of Fossil?

Yes. Fossil is available as a portable ZIP archive (fossil-w64-2.28.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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