This is NOT the official git-crypt package. It is an unofficial, unsigned community build.
git-crypt provides transparent file encryption in git; encrypted files show up as normal (encrypted) files in the repository but are transparently decrypted when checked out.
AGWA (the git-crypt author) did not publish an official Windows binary for the 0.8.0 release - see https://github.com/AGWA/git-crypt/issues/336. This package was compiled from AGWA's unmodified 0.8.0 source using the same MSYS2/MinGW recipe as upstream's own CI, and is distributed from https://github.com/ja-ortiz-uniandes/git-crypt-windows-builds. It has not been reviewed, tested, or signed by AGWA. Once AGWA publishes an official Windows build for a given version, prefer the AGWA.git-crypt package instead.
Technical details
Publisher
ja-ortiz-uniandes (unofficial community build, not affiliated with the git-crypt author)
Version
0.8.0
Release date
2025-09-24
License
GPL-3.0-only
Installer type
portable
Architecture
x64
Package ID
ja-ortiz-uniandes.git-crypt-unofficial
Install git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) from the command line
Yes. git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0-only license.
What is the latest version of git-crypt (unofficial Windows build)?
The latest version is 0.8.0, released on Sep 24, 2025.
Is it safe to download git-crypt (unofficial Windows build)?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 89ef7ee5dea74e906d3b719f5e19c98b942647536230ae1a93c8f9b7ae764417.
Which Windows versions does git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) support?
git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall git-crypt (unofficial Windows build)?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ja-ortiz-uniandes.git-crypt-unofficial -e.
Is there a portable version of git-crypt (unofficial Windows build)?
Yes. git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) is available as a portable program (git-crypt-0.8.0-x86_64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
Alternatives to git-crypt (unofficial Windows build)
Other Encryption programs for Windows from different developers.
