Linux · Developer Tools
GitHub Desktop
Simple collaboration from your desktop
by shiftkey
Official site: flathub.org
About GitHub Desktop
Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned
user, GitHub Desktop simplifies your development workflow.
Attribute commits with collaborators easily. Quickly add co-authors to your commit. Great for
pairing and excellent for sending a little love/credit to that special someone who helped fix
that gnarly bug of yours. See the attribution on the history page, undo an accidental
attribution, and see the co-authors on github.com
Checkout branches with pull requests and view CI statuses. See all open pull requests for your
repositories and check them out as if they were a local branch, even if they're from upstream
branches or forks. See which pull requests pass commit status checks, too!]
Syntax highlighted diffs. The new GitHub Desktop supports syntax highlighting when viewing
diffs for a variety of different languages.
Expanded image diff support. Easily compare changed images. See the before and after, swipe or
fade between the two, or look at just the changed parts.
Extensive editor & shell integrations. Open your favorite editor or shell from the app, or
jump back to GitHub Desktop from your shell. GitHub Desktop is your springboard for work.
Community supported. GitHub Desktop is open source now! Check out our roadmap, contribute, and
help us make collaboration even easier.
This version of GitHub Desktop is a fork that adds support for Linux.
How to install GitHub Desktop
- 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 io.github.shiftey.Desktop
- Open GitHub Desktop once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Desktop free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where GitHub Desktop is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install GitHub Desktop from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.shiftey.Desktop. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is GitHub Desktop safe?
GitHub Desktop downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.