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    GitHub Desktop

    GitHub Desktop is a native Git client for Mac OS X and Windows with a graphical user interface.

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    What is GitHub Desktop?

    Simple collaboration from your desktop

    GitHub Desktop is a seamless way to contribute to projects on GitHub and GitHub Enterprise.

    Available for Mac and Windows

    You’ll find all the projects you’re 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.

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

    View a diff of your uncommitted changes, and form the perfect commit by selecting the files—or even the specific lines—that make up a change. Enter the summary and description, then commit.
    See your history

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

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

    Browse commits on local and remote branches to quickly and clearly see what changes still need to be merged. You can also merge your code to the master branch for deployment right from the app.
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    • Top positive comment  over 4 years ago • 0 replies
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    I started out using Sourcetree, but GitHub Desktop is now my client of choice - It has a quite intuitive interface and therefore good for beginners.

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    danielmichel
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    • Top positive comment  over 3 years ago • 0 replies
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    So simple and intuitive.
    The UX can be a bit inconsistent, but it's nothing deal-breaking.

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    alexandrezanni
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    • Top negative comment  almost 4 years ago • 1 reply
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    No official linux support...
    And of course there will never be GitLab or Bitbucket support

    gaikokujin

    I agree with the lack of GNU/Linux support, but today there is an official BitBucket, GitLab and even Azure-DevOps support; see: https://github.com/desktop/desktop/tree/0c24836b13d31559f577a3e9cadc0194f7d6bba5/docs/integrations

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    lupuleasai
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    • Positive comment • over 3 years ago • 0 replies
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    Good git client, especially if you are using GitHub or GitHub enterprise since it is fast to setup and very user-friendly.

    Altough, there are other more complex GUI's that support more functionality like (SourceTree - free) and (GitKraken - paid).

    GitHub desktop is limited, but it is great for beginners and speed.

    For any other complex commands you will need to bring up the console

    Hope to see more features to it in the future, now that Microsoft acquired GitHub.

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    kawaiiwaffles
    Comment • almost 4 years ago • 0 replies
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    Now there is! https://github.com/kevinfessler/GitHub-Desktop-Linux

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    jamilsonjunior
    Comment • over 4 years ago • 0 replies
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    It has a simple interface, perfect for those who need a fast solution and don't want to deal with hard commands and too many functions.

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    • development
    • github
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    Summary

    Our users have written 6 comments and reviews about GitHub Desktop, and it has gotten 103 likes

    • Developed by GitHub
    • Open Source and Free product.
    • Average rating of 3.2
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    GitHub Desktop was added to AlternativeTo by Thelle on Dec 5, 2012 and this page was last updated Mar 17, 2021. GitHub Desktop is sometimes referred to as GitHub for Windows, GitHub for Mac.

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