desktop/desktop
Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
94/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 85
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 0.0
- age_days: 3766
- days_rel: 20
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 187
Adoption not part of the score
21793 stars · 10518 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
GitHub Desktop is an open-source Electron-based graphical Git client that simplifies Git workflows with visual diffs, branch management, and GitHub integration. It is written in TypeScript and React, with official installers for macOS and Windows.
Use cases
- visual git client for beginners
- manage branches and commits without command line
- review diffs before committing
- cherry-pick and squash commits with drag and drop
- stash changes without committing
- sync local repos with GitHub
When to avoid
- you need full Git functionality or advanced commands
- you work primarily on Linux (only community forks available)
- you prefer terminal-based workflows
- you need a scriptable or headless Git tool
Facets
application · maturity active
gui version-control developer-tools developer-tools version-control cross-platform windows git-client github git-gui electron-app open-source macos electron desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/desktop/desktop · fetched 2026-08-28 · 02a2de541e0f
- homepage: https://github.com/apps/desktop · fetched 2026-08-29 · b14572465746
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| desktop/desktop | main | 94 |
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