Lazygit ou GitHub Desktop : une bonne alternative sous Linux ?

Lazygit, alternative Linux à GitHub Desktop

Mis à jour le 19 octobre 2026

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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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Licence: MIT
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 0.66.2
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Installer Lazygit

Ce qui fonctionne pareil

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

Ce qui change

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

Ouvrir vos fichiers GitHub Desktop

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.

Passer de GitHub Desktop à Lazygit, étape par étape

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.

Fonctionnalités clés de Lazygit

Mise en scène et désistage interactifs des blocs de fichiers
Gestion visuelle des branches et commutation
Édition intégrée des messages de commit
Affichage en temps réel du statut et du journal
Prise en charge de plusieurs dépôts simultanément
Navigation pilotée au clavier avec utilisation minimale de la souris
Raccourcis clavier et thèmes personnalisables

Installer Lazygit sous Linux

Debiansudo apt install lazygit

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S lazygit

openSUSEsudo zypper install lazygit

Questions fréquentes

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.