GitHub CLI runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
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GitHub CLI 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.GitHub CLI is an open source tool for using GitHub from your computer's command line. When you're working from the command line, you can use the GitHub CLI to save time and avoid switching context. GitHub CLI includes GitHub features such as: View, create, clone, and fork repositories Create, close, edit, and view issues and pull requests Review, diff, and merge pull requests Run, view, and list workflows Create, list, view, and delete releases Create, edit, list, view, and delete gists List, create, delete, and connect to a codespace Retrieve information from the GitHub API
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- GitHub, Inc.
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Jun 26, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- winget ↗ Arm64 · 2.101.0 Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub Releases ↗ Arm64 · v2.101.0 Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
GitHub CLI has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Community source · Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
GitHub CLI on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does GitHub CLI work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
GitHub CLI runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
Is GitHub CLI native Arm64 or emulated?
GitHub CLI ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does GitHub CLI work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
GitHub CLI is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.