BusyBox-based MinGit

by The Git Development Communityv2.52.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

MinGit is an intentionally minimal, non-interactive distribution of Git for Windows, with third-party applications as its intended audience.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Git.MinGit.BusyBox --exact --version 2.52.0

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

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Installers · v2.52.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

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

Security

No known CVEs for BusyBox-based MinGit.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BusyBox-based MinGit on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Git.MinGit.BusyBox --exact --version 2.52.0. winget downloads the installer from The Git Development Community and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install BusyBox-based MinGit silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Git.MinGit.BusyBox --exact 2.52.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall BusyBox-based MinGit via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Git.MinGit.BusyBox --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from BusyBox-based MinGit's Apps & Features entry.

Is BusyBox-based MinGit free?

BusyBox-based MinGit is distributed under GNU General Public License version 2. Refer to the publisher (https://gitforwindows.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does BusyBox-based MinGit 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 BusyBox-based MinGit directly from the publisher.

How do I keep BusyBox-based MinGit up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Git.MinGit.BusyBox --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of BusyBox-based MinGit from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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