Lazygit vs. GitHub Desktop: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Lazygit als Linux-Alternative zu GitHub Desktop

Aktualisiert am 19. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Lazygit can replace GitHub Desktop for users comfortable with a terminal‑centric UI. It covers the essential Git operations—cloning, branching, committing, pushing, pulling and conflict resolution—without leaving the console, and it works on any Linux distribution that provides a package. It’s best for developers who prefer keyboard shortcuts and want a lightweight, scriptable interface; casual users who rely on mouse‑driven dialogs may find it less intuitive.

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Lizenz: MIT
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 0.66.2
Bewertung: —

Lazygit installieren

Was gleich funktioniert

Clone repositories from GitHub
Create, switch, and delete branches
Commit changes with a GUI/terminal UI
Push and pull to/from remote
View commit history and diffs

Was anders ist

Lazygit is terminal‑based; GitHub Desktop is a native graphical app
No built‑in integration with GitHub issues or pull‑request web view
No drag‑and‑drop file staging; all actions use keyboard shortcuts
No visual representation of pull‑request status or reviews
Limited support for Windows‑style file dialogs and export options

Ihre GitHub Desktop-Dateien öffnen

GitHub Desktop does not store project data in a proprietary format; it works directly on the Git repository. Lazygit reads the same .git metadata, so there is no special file conversion needed. If you have local configuration files for GitHub Desktop (e.g., preferences), they are not used by Lazygit.

Von GitHub Desktop zu Lazygit wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install lazygit from your distro’s package manager (e.g., pacman, apt, zypper).
Open a terminal and navigate to the existing repository cloned with GitHub Desktop.
Run lazygit to launch the UI; the repository will be detected automatically.
Familiarize yourself with the default keybindings (e.g., s to stage, c to commit).
If you use GitHub pull‑request features, open the web UI for review and merging.

Wichtige Funktionen von Lazygit

Interaktives Staging und Unstaging von Datei‑Hunks
Visuelles Branch‑Management und -Wechsel
Integriertes Commit‑Nachrichten‑Bearbeiten
Echtzeit‑Status- und Log‑Ansicht
Unterstützung für mehrere Repositories gleichzeitig
Tastaturgesteuerte Navigation mit minimaler Mausnutzung
Anpassbare Tastenkombinationen und Themes

Lazygit unter Linux installieren

Debiansudo apt install lazygit

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S lazygit

openSUSEsudo zypper install lazygit

Häufige Fragen

Can I still use GitHub Desktop after switching to Lazygit?

Yes. Both tools operate on the same Git repository, so you can alternate between them as needed.

Do I lose any GitHub-specific features by moving to Lazygit?

Lazygit does not display issue or pull‑request details inside the UI; you’ll need to use the GitHub website or another tool for that.

Is Lazygit suitable for beginners?

It has a learning curve because it relies on keyboard shortcuts, but the on‑screen help (?) and clear prompts make it approachable once you get used to the layout.