# Add the repository key wget -qO - https://mirror.mwt.me/ghd/gpgkey | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/shiftkey-desktop.asc > /dev/null
He set off on a quest through the and the Snap Store Mountains . For a long time, the official scrolls said the app was only for other lands. But Leo didn't give up. He found a secret path—a community-led bridge built by brave developers who maintained a Linux fork of the app.
Alternatively, you can use the following command in your terminal to download the GitHub Desktop package: github desktop ubuntu download
I understand you're looking for a way to get GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu. However, it's important to clarify that — only Windows and macOS are officially supported.
Simplifies sign-in using your web browser to link your local machine to your GitHub account . Troubleshooting # Add the repository key wget -qO - https://mirror
That said, the community has created an called shiftkey/desktop that works on Ubuntu. Below is a complete step-by-step guide to install it.
wget https://github.com/shiftkey/desktop/releases/download/release-3.4.8-linux1/GitHubDesktop-linux-3.4.8-linux1.deb sudo dpkg -i GitHubDesktop-linux-*.deb sudo apt --fix-broken install # Fix any missing dependencies He found a secret path—a community-led bridge built
If you encounter issues with GitHub Desktop, you can consider using alternative Git clients on Ubuntu, such as: