No more workarounds. You get the same seamless experience that Windows and Mac users have enjoyed for years.
sudo wget https://github.com/shiftkey/desktop/releases/latest/download/GitHubDesktop-linux-amd64.deb sudo dpkg -i GitHubDesktop-linux-amd64.deb github desktop for linux
Is the GUI "better" than the CLI? Not necessarily—it’s about the right tool for the job. No more workarounds
Since there isn't a "standard" Linux installer provided directly on GitHub's main landing page, you’ll want to use the community-maintained releases. 1. Debian/Ubuntu (via .deb) github desktop for linux