Tutorial 101

Install StarGit and create your first repository

This onboarding tutorial walks through installation, first launch, and first repository setup. It is the recommended starting point for all new StarGit users.

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Cross-platform install First-run setup Repository-first workflow

Step 1: Download StarGit

Choose your operating system and download the latest published build.

Windows

Version: Build 26.03.19

Release Date: 2026-03-19 10:04:00

Download for Windows

Apple Silicon

Version: Build 26.03.17

Release Date: 2026-03-17 01:13:40

Download for AppleSilicon

Linux

Version: Build 25.01.27

Release Date: 2025-01-27 23:27:00

Download for Linux

macOS (Intel)

Version: Build 24.09.29

Release Date: 2024-09-29 17:20:13

Download for macOS-Intel

None

Version: Build 24.10.28

Release Date: 2024-10-28 10:58:00

Download for None

Step 2: Install and launch

Windows: Extract the .zip package and run StarGit.exe.
macOS: Open the .dmg package and drag StarGit into Applications.
Linux: Mark the AppImage executable and launch it.
Complete first-run setup and validate your repository root path.

StarGit installation and first launch — Installer and first launch experience.

StarGit new repository setup — Repository setup panel in StarGit.

Step 3: Create your first repository

Use this flow for a clean first commit in StarGit.

Open Dashboard

Navigate to your repository workspace and choose New Repository.

Set name and path

Define repository name, local path, and default branch.

Create repository

Initialize and validate status in the graph and status panel.

Commit and sync

Create your first commit and push to your configured remote.

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