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gitg, alternative Linux à GitHub Desktop

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gitg can replace GitHub Desktop for users who only need basic Git operations and commit history visualization. It supports cloning, branching, committing, pulling, and pushing to GitHub, and shows diffs and merge conflicts. It lacks built‑in issue or pull‑request integration, so teams that rely on those features will find it lacking. For solo developers or those comfortable with GitHub’s web interface for issues, gitg is a solid, lightweight alternative.

Couverture fonctionnelle70%
Licence
GPL-2.0+
Prix
Gratuit
Dernière version
50 (1 juillet 2026)
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Browse repository history

Ce qui fonctionne pareil

  • Clone repositories from URLs
  • Create, switch, and delete branches
  • Commit changes with a GUI
  • View commit history and diffs
  • Resolve merge conflicts

Ce qui change

  • No integration with GitHub issues or pull requests
  • No visual management of pull‑request reviews
  • No built‑in web‑based code review tools
  • No automatic credential caching for GitHub
  • No direct link to GitHub web UI from the app

Ouvrir vos fichiers GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop does not store its project data in a proprietary file format; it simply uses the underlying Git repository. Therefore, opening a repository in gitg is as simple as selecting the folder. Exporting or importing any GitHub Desktop‑specific settings is not applicable.

Passer de GitHub Desktop à gitg, étape par étape

  1. 1. Install gitg from your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
  2. 2. Open gitg and choose "Clone" to fetch the GitHub repository URL.
  3. 3. Use the branch selector to create, switch, or delete branches.
  4. 4. Stage and commit changes via the "Commit" dialog.
  5. 5. Push or pull using the toolbar buttons or context menu.
  6. 6. Resolve merge conflicts with the built‑in conflict editor.

Fonctionnalités clés de gitg

  • Parcourir les dépôts locaux et distants
  • Cloner des dépôts depuis des URL
  • Visualiser l'historique des commits et les branches
  • Afficher les différences et les correctifs
  • Valider les modifications en attente
  • Annuler des commits
  • Rechercher dans les messages de commit

Installer gitg sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gnome.gitg
Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install gitg
Debiansudo apt install gitg
Fedorasudo dnf install gitg
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S gitg
openSUSEsudo zypper install gitg

Questions fréquentes

Does gitg support GitHub pull requests?

No. gitg does not provide a GUI for creating or reviewing pull requests. You must use the GitHub web interface or a command‑line tool like gh.

Can I use gitg with other remote hosts?

Yes. gitg works with any Git remote, not just GitHub. It supports SSH, HTTPS, and other protocols.

Is gitg suitable for large repositories?

gitg is lightweight but may become slow with very large histories. For very large repos, consider using a more specialized tool or the command line.

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