Github Desktop: Deb Free

# Import the Microsoft GPG key (required for the repository) wget -qO - https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc | gpg --dearmor > packages.microsoft.gpg sudo install -D -o root -g root -m 644 packages.microsoft.gpg /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.microsoft.gpg sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.microsoft.gpg] https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/ms-teams stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/github-desktop.list' Update and install sudo apt update sudo apt install github-desktop

Edit the desktop shortcut or launch via terminal with flags: github desktop deb free

For years, Linux users—especially those on Debian-based distributions—have felt like second-class citizens when it comes to native Git clients. While command-line purists swear by git in the terminal, there is a massive audience of developers, designers, and students who want the power of Git without memorizing a single flag or command. # Import the Microsoft GPG key (required for

Note: Repository URLs change occasionally. Always check the Shiftkey README for the absolute latest repo address. Installing a graphical Git client on a minimal Debian install can sometimes fail. Here are the most common errors and fixes. Error: libsecret-1.so.0: cannot open shared object file GitHub Desktop uses the system keyring to store your credentials (like your GitHub token). Debian minimal installs often miss this. Always check the Shiftkey README for the absolute

github-desktop --no-sandbox --disable-gpu-sandbox To make it permanent:

Remove all other versions first.

sudo apt install libsecret-1-0 This usually happens if you are mixing sudo with snap or flatpak versions previously installed.