GitHub Desktop Beta
GitHub Desktop is an open source Electron-based GitHub app. It is written in TypeScript and uses React.
winget install --id=GitHub.GitHubDesktop.Beta -eDescription
Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, GitHub Desktop simplifies your development workflow.
GitHub Desktop Beta is available through winget as package ID GitHub.GitHubDesktop.Beta, with version 3.5.5-beta2. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.
Why install it with winget
Developer-tool pages are strongest when they connect to the broader workstation build: editors, terminals, runtimes, containers, and AI coding tools.
- •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
- •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
- •Works well when paired with archive pages, publishers, and curated topics
Good fit for
GitHub.GitHubDesktop.Beta
github-desktop-beta
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