GitHub

GitHub is a web-based platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories. In the cryptocurrency mining context, it is the central distribution point for open-source mining software, ASIC firmware, and algorithm implementations.

How miners use GitHub

• Downloading mining software — T-Rex, lolMiner, XMRig, Gminer, SRBMiner, and virtually all major miners are distributed as GitHub releases
• Checking for updates — the Releases tab of a miner's repository lists every version with changelogs and download links
• Reporting bugs — miners report issues and hardware compatibility problems via GitHub Issues
• Finding pool config examples — many pools publish configuration snippets in their GitHub repositories
• ASIC firmware — custom and stock firmware for ASICs is often hosted on GitHub

How to use GitHub releases

1. Navigate to the miner's GitHub repository (e.g., github.com/trexminer/T-Rex)
2. Click the Releases tab on the right side
3. Download the archive for your OS (Windows .zip, Linux .tar.gz)
4. Extract and configure the .bat or shell file with your pool and wallet details

Always download miners from the official GitHub repository to avoid malware.

See also

• ASIC
• Mining hardware