GitHub CLI

by GitHub, Inc.v2.94.0

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Take GitHub to the command line

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GitHub.cli --exact --version 2.94.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for GitHub CLI

GitHub CLI uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i gh_2.94.0_windows_amd64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for GitHub CLI →

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About

GitHub CLI (gh) is a command-line tool that brings pull requests, issues, GitHub Actions, and other GitHub features to your terminal, so you can do all your work in one place.

Installers · v2.94.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

high7.4Patched in wingetCVE-2026-48501affects before 2.93.0May 29, 2026
GitHub CLI (gh) is GitHub’s official command line tool. Prior to 2.93.0, GitHub CLI incorrectly includes authorization header in API requests to TUF repository mirrors via gh attestation, gh release verify, and gh release verify-asset commands. The CLI uses a shared HTTP client...
Vendor advisory
low3.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-45803affects before 2.92.0May 15, 2026
`gh` is GitHub’s official command line tool. From 1.6.0 to before 2.92.0, a security vulnerability has been identified in GitHub CLI that could allow terminal escape sequence injection when users view GitHub Actions workflow logs using gh run view --log or gh run view --log-fail...
Vendor advisory
high8.0Patched in wingetCVE-2024-52308affects before 2.62.0Nov 14, 2024
The GitHub CLI version 2.6.1 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution through a malicious codespace SSH server when using `gh codespace ssh` or `gh codespace logs` commands. This has been patched in the cli v2.62.0. Developers connect to remote codespaces through an...
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitHub CLI on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GitHub.cli --exact --version 2.94.0. winget downloads the installer from GitHub, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GitHub CLI silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GitHub.cli --exact 2.94.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for GitHub CLI?

GitHub CLI uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i gh_2.94.0_windows_amd64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall GitHub CLI via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GitHub.cli --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GitHub CLI's Apps & Features entry.

Is GitHub CLI free?

GitHub CLI is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://cli.github.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GitHub CLI work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls GitHub CLI directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GitHub CLI up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GitHub.cli --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of GitHub CLI from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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