GitHub CLI on Windows on ARM
Microsoft · Developer ToolsYESAn official ARM64 build is available.
windows_arm64 MSI
Confirmed Nov 4, 2026 · tested by NVIDIADetails
- ARCHITECTURE
- ARM64 (native)
- BUILD
- Official
- GET IT FROM
- winget
- LICENSE
- Open source
- PUBLISHER
- Microsoft
- CONFIRMED NATIVE
- Nov 4, 2026
- TESTED BY
- NVIDIA
- DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
- Pending
- ARM64 PROOF
- Not yet checked
- SOURCES
- Our research, armrepo community list, Works on WoA (Linaro)
Make sure it's running native
- 01Open GitHub CLI, then press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- 02On the Details page, right-click a column header, choose Select columns, and tick Architecture.
- 03Find its process. ARM64 means native. x64 means you have the emulated build, so reinstall it from the link above.
Questions
Does GitHub CLI run natively on Windows on ARM?
Yes. Microsoft publishes an official ARM64 build.
Where do I download GitHub CLI for ARM64?
Use the winget link on this page. windows_arm64 MSI. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.
Will GitHub CLI run on a Snapdragon X laptop or Copilot+ PC?
Yes. The ARM64 build runs on any Windows 11 on ARM PC, including Snapdragon X-series laptops, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and other Copilot+ PCs.