For years, Linux users have looked enviously at their Windows and macOS counterparts enjoying the sleek, intuitive interface of GitHub Desktop. While the command line remains the holy grail for purists, a visual Git client is not a luxury—for many developers, designers, and students, it’s a necessity.
Based on GitHub’s 2023 roadmap and public commits, it appears they are slowly investing in Linux. The experimental label may be removed sometime in 2024. However, GitHub has made similar promises before. github desktop linux 2023
I tested GitHub Desktop on three major distros in Q3 2023: GitHub Desktop on Linux 2023: The Ultimate Guide
In 2023, the landscape changed. GitHub officially acknowledged the Linux community by releasing an experimental build of GitHub Desktop. But does it work? Is it stable? And what are the best ways to run it today? (List of primary sources: GitHub Desktop repo issues
In 2023, if you wanted to use GitHub Desktop on Linux: