The Quest for github-desktop.deb: Native Git Management on Ubuntu & Debian
If you are a Linux user who has recently switched from Windows or macOS, you have probably felt a pang of envy. On those platforms, GitHub Desktop is a polished, one-click install.
Method 1: Using the APT Repository (Easiest for Updates)
This method adds the GitHub Desktop repository to your system, allowing you to install and update using apt—just like native Debian software.
- Ubuntu 18.04 or later
- Debian 10 or later
- Linux Mint 19 or later
- Other Debian-based distributions
GitHub Desktop is a free, open source application that helps you to work with code hosted on GitHub or other Git hosting services. GitHub Docs About GitHub Desktop
You no longer need to dual-boot Windows or suffer through buggy web interfaces. The .deb file brings the full power of GitHub Desktop to your free Debian operating system.
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/github-desktop.desktop
# Change the Exec line to:
Exec=/usr/bin/github-desktop --no-sandbox --disable-gpu-sandbox %F
: Once downloaded, you can install it using a simple command: sudo apt install ./GitHubDesktop-linux-amd64-