# Github Desktop

> Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git.

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/github-desktop
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/github-desktop.json
- Website: https://github.com/desktop/desktop
- Category: Developer Tools
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-04T02:22:33+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1737184092`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/desktop/desktop
- Stars: 22047
- Forks: 10706
- Open issues: 1071
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-03T17:14:46+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T06:33:19+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Typescript, React, Developer Tools
Tech stacks: Electron, git, javascript, nodejs, react, typescript

## Features
- Simplifies the Git process by providing a visual interface for commits and branches. *(highlighted)*
- Supports seamless collaboration with co-authors and pull request management. *(highlighted)*
- Includes built-in syntax highlighting and side by side diff views for code review. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Github Desktop is an open source Electron based application that simplifies your Git workflow. It provides a visual interface for managing repositories, committing changes, and collaborating on projects without needing the command line.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Github Desktop](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/github-desktop) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt