GitHub Desktop
v3.6.10Open sourceReleased 30 Oct 2026
Simple Git client for committing, branching and pushing to GitHub. By GitHub, Inc.
- Windows
- macOS
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
GitHub Desktop is open source software for Windows and macOS from GitHub, Inc.. Simple Git client for committing, branching and pushing to GitHub. Download it only from desktop.github.com. The latest version we track is 3.6.10 (30 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 3.6.10 (30 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- GitHub, Inc.
- Official site:
- desktop.github.com
- Licence:
- Open source — MIT
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
Our verdict
The gentlest way into Git for beginners: clone, commit, branch and open pull requests without typing commands. It is open source and free. Advanced history rewriting and complex merges still need the command line or a more powerful client.
Screenshots
Key features
- Visual diffs and commit staging
- Branch and pull-request workflow
- Works with GitHub, GitHub Enterprise and other Git remotes
- EXE and MSI installers
Pros
- Pro: Very beginner-friendly
- Pro: Free and open source
Cons
- Con: Limited advanced Git features
- Con: No Linux build from GitHub
What's new in 3.6.10
See what changed in 3.6.10 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 3.6.10Latest
30 Oct 2026 · 269.4 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- MIT
- Publisher
- desktop.github.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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GitHub Desktop
3.6.10 · 269.4 MB