> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/livrasand/desktop/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GitHub Desktop

> Community-driven fork of GitHub Desktop focused on advanced Git workflows with an Electron-based interface

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      GitHub Desktop
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      A powerful desktop application for managing Git repositories with an intuitive visual interface.
      Built with Electron, TypeScript, and React to make Git workflows accessible to everyone.
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        Get Started
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        View on GitHub
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## Core Features

Powerful Git workflows made simple and visual.

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  <Card title="Repository Management" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/repository-management">
    Clone, add, and manage multiple repositories with ease
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual Commits" icon="code-commit" href="/features/committing-changes">
    Stage changes, write commits, and track history visually
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  <Card title="Branch Operations" icon="code-branch" href="/features/branches">
    Create, switch, merge, and rebase branches effortlessly
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  <Card title="Pull Requests" icon="code-pull-request" href="/features/pull-requests">
    Create and review pull requests directly from the app
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  <Card title="Conflict Resolution" icon="code-merge" href="/features/merge-conflicts">
    Resolve merge conflicts with an intuitive visual interface
  </Card>

  <Card title="Diff Viewer" icon="code-compare" href="/features/history-and-diffs">
    View changes with syntax-highlighted diffs
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## Advanced Workflows

Take your Git skills to the next level.

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  <Card title="Interactive Rebase" icon="timeline" href="/workflows/rebasing">
    Rewrite commit history and keep branches clean
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  <Card title="Cherry-Pick" icon="cherry" href="/workflows/cherry-picking">
    Apply specific commits across branches
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  <Card title="Stash Management" icon="box-archive" href="/workflows/stashing">
    Save and apply uncommitted changes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Submodules" icon="cubes" href="/workflows/submodules">
    Work with Git submodules seamlessly
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## Seamless Integrations

Connect with your favorite development tools.

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  <Card title="GitHub Integration" icon="github" href="/integrations/github-integration">
    OAuth authentication and full GitHub API access
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  <Card title="Editor Integration" icon="code" href="/integrations/editor-integration">
    Open files in VS Code, Atom, Sublime, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shell Integration" icon="terminal" href="/integrations/shell-integration">
    Launch your terminal right from the app
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  <Card title="CLI Usage" icon="command" href="/integrations/cli-usage">
    Automate workflows with the command-line interface
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## Get Started in Minutes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install GitHub Desktop">
    Download and install GitHub Desktop for your operating system (macOS, Windows, or Linux).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clone a Repository">
    Connect to GitHub and clone your first repository.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your First Commit">
    Make changes, stage files, and create your first commit with the visual interface.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  Follow our comprehensive quickstart guide to get up and running
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## Contributing

GitHub Desktop is open source and community-driven. Join us in making Git more accessible.

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  <Card title="Setup Guide" icon="wrench" href="/contributing/setup">
    Set up your development environment
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  <Card title="Architecture" icon="sitemap" href="/architecture/overview">
    Learn about the codebase structure
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  <Card title="Contributing Guide" icon="users" href="/contributing/engineering-values">
    Read our engineering values and guidelines
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