GitHub Desktop
The easiest way to start using Git, with no command line needed.
- Free
- Open source
- Good for beginners
- Jam-friendly
What it does
GitHub Desktop gives you simple buttons for committing, syncing and switching branches. It is the friendliest way for beginners and artists to start using version control.
Highlights
- Commit and sync with buttons
- See exactly what changed
- Works with GitHub and other Git hosts
- Free and open source
Is it right for me?
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Useful for
- Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
- Game jams
- A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.