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Method 2: Direct .deb Package Download (Manual Installation)
sudo apt install wget gpg -y
While downloading directly from GitHub is the most direct method, there are two other reliable ways to get the package:
When using an unofficial .deb , security is a valid concern. Here’s why the Shiftkey build is considered safe by the community:
An alternative mirror repository, maintained by @mwt, is also available if you prefer:
Getting GitHub Desktop on Debian for free takes only a few minutes thanks to dedicated community support. It bridges the gap between terminal operations and visual ease, giving you a clean overview of your code changes, history, and branches.
If you prefer to download the file once and keep it for offline installs, you can grab the .deb directly from the mirror:
The most popular and stable Linux port of GitHub Desktop is maintained by Brendan Forster (Shiftkey). This repository provides native .deb packages that integrate seamlessly with your system update manager. Step 1: Add the Repository GPG Key
Because GitHub does not provide an official .deb package on their main download page, we rely on a trusted community fork maintained by shiftkey. Here are the three most common ways to install it for free.
Choose the local path where you want the project files stored. Click . Committing and Pushing Changes
# Add the repository key wget -qO - https://mirror.mwt.me/shiftkey-desktop/gpgkey | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/shiftkey-desktop.asc > /dev/null
Click "Sign in to GitHub.com" or "Sign in to GitHub Enterprise".
wget -qO - https://mirror.mwt.me/shiftkey-desktop/gpgkey | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/shiftkey-desktop.asc > /dev/null sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://mirror.mwt.me/shiftkey-desktop/deb/ any main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/packagecloud-shiftkey-desktop.list'
Once installed, launch GitHub Desktop from your application menu or by typing github-desktop in the terminal.