Is this the official GitHub Desktop app?

No. GitHub Desktop is a separate Git client from GitHub. This Websktop wrapper turns the GitHub website into a native desktop app window.

Do I need a GitHub account?

Yes. You sign in to your GitHub account inside the wrapped desktop app, just like in a browser.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single Websktop project.

Can I customize the app icon?

Yes. Upload any icon in the Websktop dashboard and it will be bundled into the desktop app.

Is this the official GitHub Desktop app?

No. GitHub Desktop is a separate Git client from GitHub. This Websktop wrapper turns the GitHub website into a native desktop app window.

Do I need a GitHub account?

Yes. You sign in to your GitHub account inside the wrapped desktop app, just like in a browser.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single Websktop project.

Can I customize the app icon?

Yes. Upload any icon in the Websktop dashboard and it will be bundled into the desktop app.

Development

GitHub to Desktop App — Turn GitHub Into a Native Desktop Client

Convert GitHub into a native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pin to your dock, launch from the start menu, and keep GitHub in its own window.

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Source URL

https://github.com

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Benefits

Keep GitHub in its own window so it does not get lost in browser tabs
Launch from your dock or start menu in one click
Pin to your taskbar during code reviews and PR workflows
Native window behavior: fullscreen, always-on-top, resizable

How to install

1
Paste the GitHub URL
Enter https://github.com into the Websktop dashboard.
2
Customize branding
Upload the GitHub icon and set the app name to 'GitHub'.
3
Choose platforms
Select Windows, macOS, and/or Linux.
4
Build and download
Click build and download the installer for your platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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GitHub to desktop app keeps your code review workflow in its own window instead of fighting for attention among browser tabs.

Why wrap GitHub in a desktop app?

Separate window. Keep pull requests and issues in a dedicated window.
Faster access. Launch from the dock or start menu in one click.
Pin to taskbar. One-click access during code reviews.
Native behavior. Fullscreen, always-on-top, and resizable controls.

How to convert GitHub to a desktop app

Paste https://github.com into the Websktop dashboard.
Customize the app name and icon.
Choose Windows, macOS, and/or Linux.
Build and download the installer.

Ready to ship a GitHub desktop app? Paste the URL in the Websktop dashboard.

GitHub to Desktop App — Turn GitHub Into a Native Desktop Client

Benefits

How to install

Paste the GitHub URL

Customize branding

Choose platforms

Build and download

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official GitHub Desktop app?

Do I need a GitHub account?

Which platforms are supported?

Can I customize the app icon?

Ready to turn your website into a desktop app?

Why wrap GitHub in a desktop app?

How to convert GitHub to a desktop app