GitHub Desktop

by GitHub, Inc.v3.5.12

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GitHub.GitHubDesktop --exact --version 3.5.12

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop uses EXE. The silent install switches are --silent.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

GitHubDesktopSetup-x64.exe --silent

See the full silent install reference for GitHub Desktop →

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About

GitHub Desktop is an open-source Electron-based GitHub app. It is written in TypeScript and uses React.

Installers · v3.5.12

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	EXE	user	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	EXE	user	Direct
arm64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for GitHub Desktop.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitHub Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GitHub.GitHubDesktop --exact --version 3.5.12. winget downloads the installer from GitHub, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GitHub Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GitHub.GitHubDesktop --exact 3.5.12 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for GitHub Desktop?

GitHub Desktop uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: GitHubDesktopSetup-x64.exe --silent. The silent switches are --silent.

How do I uninstall GitHub Desktop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GitHub.GitHubDesktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GitHub Desktop's Apps & Features entry.

Is GitHub Desktop free?

GitHub Desktop is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/apps/desktop) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GitHub Desktop work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls GitHub Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GitHub Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GitHub.GitHubDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of GitHub Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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