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Overview
Learn about GitHub Desktop and quickly create your first repository.
About GitHub Desktop
GitHub Desktop helps you work with projects hosted on GitHub.
Getting started with GitHub Desktop
Learn how to set up, authenticate, and configure GitHub Desktop to allow you to contribute to projects directly from your machine.
Creating your first repository using GitHub Desktop
You can use GitHub Desktop to create and manage a Git repository without using the command line.
Supported operating systems for GitHub Desktop
You can use GitHub Desktop on any supported operating system.
GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts
You can use keyboard shortcuts in GitHub Desktop.
Launching GitHub Desktop from the command line
You can launch GitHub Desktop from the command line.