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GitHub Desktop

Experience Git without the struggle

Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, GitHub Desktop simplifies your development workflow.

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The ultimate GUI Git client for streamlining and enhancing your local code management process

Review code changes with precision

Easily compare versions to catch every detail and ensure your code update is flawless.

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Drag and drop to cherry-pick, squash, or reorder commits

Copy commits from one branch to another, combine multiple commits in your branch history, or alter your commit history with an intuitive drag and drop functionality unique to GitHub Desktop.

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Stash your changes without committing them to a branch

Stash your changes without committing them to a branch

Stash your changes without committing them to a branch

  • Manage your work-in-progress by saving changes that you’re not ready to commit to quite yet.
  • This will maximize your efficiency, flexibility, and creativity.

Maintain flexibility and seamless management of your codebase

Make adjustments to update messages, incorporate new changes, or revert to earlier states when needed. Easily make changes to your project’s history with simple adjustments and reversals.

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GitHub Desktop is really one of the best 80/20 programs I have seen. It hides the details of git (which are irrelevant) and just lets you get on with your work.
Sean Cassiere@seancassiere

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Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, GitHub Desktop enables collaboration from your desktop and can simplify your development workflow.

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Community-supported for collaboration

Check out our roadmap, contribute to projects, and help us make collaboration even easier.

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