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Whether you’re new to Git or an experienced user, GitHub Desktop simplifies your development workflow.

Are GitHub and GitHub Desktop the same?

Given is a popular version control system (VCS) originally written by Linus Torvalds for Linux kernel development back in 2005.

GitHub is a platform where Git repositories can be hosted in the cloud/online (a Microsoft subsidiary since 2018), and GitHub Desktop is the official desktop client for interacting with GitHub using an app and GUI instead of the command line or a browser.

Is there a desktop app for GitHub?

That was it. Download the GitHub Desktop app and install it on your PC/Mac.

What are the best GitHub Desktop alternatives?

SourceTree offers Windows and macOS applications just like GitHub Desktop, but GitKraken and SmartGit are also compatible with Linux, which GitHub Desktop is not.

Is GitHub Desktop compatible with Windows 7?

Yes, you can install GitHub Desktop on supported operating systems, which currently include macOS Sierra 10.12 or later, and Windows 7 64-bit or later.

Properties

Start a project

You will find all the projects you are working on listed in the sidebar. If you’re starting a new project, use the repository drop-down menu to create a new repository or clone an existing one directly from GitHub.com.

Branch out

Branches are essential for proposing changes and reviewing code on GitHub — and they’re always available in the upper-left corner of the repository view. Just select the current branch to switch branches or create a new one.

Create the perfect commitment

See a difference in your uncommitted changes and create the perfect commit by selecting the files — or even the specific lines — that make up a change. Enter your abstract and description, then commit.

View your history

Visualize your changes and commitments in the comparison graph. You can select commits on the graph to navigate through the history of your local branches.

Create a pull request

Once you’re satisfied with your commits, you can open a pull request for review and discussion without leaving GitHub Desktop or touching the command line.

Merge and distribute

Browse commits to local and remote branches to quickly and clearly see which changes still need to be merged. You can also merge your code into the master branch for distribution right from the app.

What is new:

• Android version updated to 1.94.0
• The app remembers the correct undo commit setting – #15408

Corrections:

• Fix system animations on Windows – #14037
• App window does not overlap taskbar on Windows – #14263
• App window does not fit screen when using scaled UI on Windows – #13940