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Description:
Desktop client for GitHub repositories
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.5.4-9dfb8d8d@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @githubdesktop  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git github version-control gui developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask github
About:
GitHub Desktop is a graphical user interface for managing Git repositories and interacting with GitHub. It simplifies complex Git commands through an intuitive interface, allowing users to visualize changes, commit code, and sync branches without using the command line. The tool is designed to streamline the workflow for both new and experienced developers.
Key Features:
  • Visual diff and commit interface
  • Seamless GitHub integration (pull requests, issues)
  • Branch and repository management
  • Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Managing Git repositories without using the command line
  • Reviewing code changes and creating pull requests
Alternatives:
  • Fork – Advanced features and UI for power users
  • GitKraken – Feature-rich client with built-in Git graph
  • SourceTree – Free GUI client by Atlassian
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm 3.5.2-14087268 0 VERSION_BUMP 85003f61
Aug 2, 2024 9:03am 3.3.13-1b0804db 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c62f8fa
Jul 31, 2024 10:42am 3.3.13-1b0804db 0 VERSION_BUMP f12064fb
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