Description:
Desktop client for GitHub repositories
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 3.5.5-beta5-e4b2f4ab@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@githubdesktop |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
git
github
version-control
developer-tools
gui
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Install:
brew install --cask github@beta
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About:
GitHub Desktop is a graphical user interface for managing Git repositories and interacting with GitHub. It simplifies complex Git operations like committing, branching, and merging through an intuitive visual interface. The tool bridges the gap between command-line Git and the GitHub web interface, providing a streamlined workflow for developers.
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Key Features:
- Visual diff viewer for changes
- Branch management and checkout
- Pull request creation and review
- Repository cloning and forking
- Interactive commit workflow
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Use Cases:
- Managing Git repositories without command line
- Reviewing code changes before committing
- Collaborating on pull requests
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Alternatives:
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SourceTree
– Similar GUI Git client with advanced features
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GitKraken
– Cross-platform Git GUI with built-in issue tracking
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Sublime Merge
– Fast, native Git client with terminal integration
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| Feb 13, 2026 7:13pm |
3.5.5-beta5-e4b2f4ab |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
980ff1cf |
| Feb 10, 2026 4:18pm |
3.5.5-beta4-705d4b08 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e1a7f64f |
| Feb 3, 2026 10:09pm |
3.5.5-beta3-35856ba3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d24175d1 |
| Jan 20, 2026 10:23am |
3.5.5-beta2-a243456d |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b07f1246 |
| Jan 13, 2026 7:07pm |
3.5.5-beta1-ae77b899 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2b673a21 |
| Sep 17, 2025 1:52pm |
3.5.3-beta3-1e6fd2f7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f5957d8c |
| Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm |
3.5.3-beta2-d57d5ab9 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ab91d6f3 |
| Sep 2, 2025 7:04pm |
3.5.3-beta2-d57d5ab9 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
0be0072f |
| Aug 14, 2025 10:16pm |
3.5.3-beta1-84277e15 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
31b346d5 |
| Aug 12, 2024 9:37pm |
3.4.4-beta1-83dec9ec |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d2c10390 |
| Aug 2, 2024 9:03am |
3.4.3-beta3-5487ef52 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
a5665bb9 |
| Jul 24, 2024 12:49am |
3.4.3-beta3-5487ef52 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
2c9f3428 |
| Jul 10, 2024 6:52pm |
3.4.3-beta1-d7a42450 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ae66a2ef |
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