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GitKraken als Linux-Alternative zu GitHub Desktop

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GitKraken can replace GitHub Desktop for users who want a richer visual interface and integrated issue tracking, especially on Linux. It covers most everyday tasks—cloning, branching, committing, pushing, pulling, viewing history, resolving conflicts—and adds a built‑in editor and Glo Boards. It is best for developers who prefer drag‑and‑drop Git operations and want to keep GitHub workflow inside one app. It is less suitable for users who only need a lightweight, no‑frills client or who rely on GitHub Desktop’s simple issue integration.

Funktionsabdeckung85%
Lizenz
LicenseRef-proprietary
Preis
freemium
Aktuelle Version
12.6.0 (1. Oktober 2026)
Bewertung
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Looking at past commits in the graph overview

Was gleich funktioniert

  • Clone repositories from GitHub
  • Create, switch, and delete branches
  • Commit changes via GUI
  • Push and pull to/from remote
  • View commit history and diffs

Was anders ist

  • GitKraken is proprietary and requires a license for full features
  • It offers a built‑in code editor, not present in GitHub Desktop
  • Integrated Glo Boards for task tracking, not in GitHub Desktop
  • Supports GitLab, Bitbucket, VSTS in addition to GitHub
  • More advanced Git workflow options (Gitflow, LFS, submodules)

Ihre GitHub Desktop-Dateien öffnen

GitHub Desktop stores its data in a local SQLite database and a settings JSON file. GitKraken does not import these files directly. To migrate, you will need to re‑clone repositories and recreate any custom settings or workflows manually.

Von GitHub Desktop zu GitKraken wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Export the list of repositories from GitHub Desktop (e.g., copy URLs).
  2. Install GitKraken from the official website or Flathub.
  3. Create a new project in GitKraken and paste each repository URL to clone.
  4. Re‑create any custom branch or tag settings within GitKraken’s UI.

Wichtige Funktionen von GitKraken

  • Visueller Commit-Graph mit Dark/Light-Themes
  • Drag‑and‑Drop Merge, Rebase, Push
  • Integrierter Code-Editor mit Syntax‑Highlighting
  • Integrierter Pull‑Request-Workflow
  • Glo Boards für Aufgabenverfolgung
  • Unterstützung für GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, VSTS
  • Mehrere Benutzerprofile
  • Gitflow, LFS, Submodule

GitKraken unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.axosoft.GitKraken

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