Github - Desktop Deb Free

Note: Repository URLs change occasionally. Always check the Shiftkey README for the absolute latest repo address. Installing a graphical Git client on a minimal Debian install can sometimes fail. Here are the most common errors and fixes. Error: libsecret-1.so.0: cannot open shared object file GitHub Desktop uses the system keyring to store your credentials (like your GitHub token). Debian minimal installs often miss this.

sudo snap remove github-desktop sudo flatpak remove io.github.shiftkey.GitHubDesktop # Then retry the .deb installation This is a classic Electron + Wayland issue. Debian Bookworm defaults to Wayland, but GitHub Desktop runs better on X11. github desktop deb free

github-desktop --no-sandbox --disable-gpu-sandbox To make it permanent: Note: Repository URLs change occasionally

Edit the desktop shortcut or launch via terminal with flags: Here are the most common errors and fixes