Linux · Developer Tools
Desktop Plus
Git client for power users
by Pol Rivero
Official site: flathub.org
About Desktop Plus
This is an up-to-date fork of GitHub Desktop, with many quality of life improvements and advanced features, including:
Multi-account support (e.g. two GitHub accounts at once).
Rich integration with GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Codeberg/Forgejo, and Gitea, including self-hosted instances. Basic git functionality in other platforms.
Search for commits by title, message, tag, or hash.
Ability to visualize the commit graph.
Ability to create several stashes per branch.
Many small improvements to speed up your workflow, like unpushed branch indicators, and recognizable icons and colors across the UI.
For a full list of added features and improvements, see: https://desktop-plus.org/#feature-list
How to install Desktop Plus
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.desktop_plus.desktop-plus
- Open Desktop Plus once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desktop Plus free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Desktop Plus is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Desktop Plus from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.desktop_plus.desktop-plus. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Desktop Plus safe?
Desktop Plus downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.