The most popular and reliable version for Ubuntu users is the community-maintained fork by . It provides the exact same experience as the Windows and macOS versions, including visual branch management, pull request reviews, and easy merge conflict resolution. How to Install GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/shiftkey-desktop.gpg] https://shiftkey.dev any main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/shiftkey-desktop.list' 2. Install the App Update your list: sudo apt update Install: sudo apt install github-desktop 💎 Key Features on Ubuntu
You have three primary ways to install it, depending on your preference for package management:
Because you added the repository, updates come through apt :
While is a favorite for its intuitive visual interface, GitHub does not officially support a native Linux version. However, the open-source community has filled this gap with high-quality forks, making it possible to run GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and the latest 26.04 releases. The Recommended Way: Shiftkey's Linux Fork
💡 If the app fails to launch, try running github-desktop --no-sandbox from the terminal to check for permission conflicts.
