GitHub Desktop

This graphical Git client provides a visual interface for Git operations including cloning repositories, committing changes, creating and merging branches, and pushing/pulling to remote repositories on GitHub.com or GitHub Enterprise.

  • Clone a GitHub repository and commit code changes through the graphical interface
  • Create and merge branches for a project without using the command line
  • Push local commits to a remote GitHub repository

Libraries staff used an AI agent, Claude, to generate this description, then reviewed it for accuracy. More about this process

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Can I install this software on my own computer?

The Libraries does not provide software for download to personal computers. It's possible you can get it from somewhere else on campus. Check other options for installing software on your computer.

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