From 51d8b20990eb42885f9acb50e2994518fdb98cd4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Silva Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:18:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Updates command palette documentation Updates the "Last updated" date and clarifies the description of the Command Palette within GitKraken Desktop documentation. --- gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md b/gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md index 3142c51..6f339f0 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md @@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ description: Discover how to use the Command Palette in GitKraken Desktop to qui taxonomy: category: gitkraken-desktop --- -Last updated: June 2025 +Last updated: July 2025 -The Command Palette provides quick access to GitKraken Desktop actions, files, repositories, and settings. +The Command Palette (Actions button) provides quick access to GitKraken Desktop actions, files, repositories, and settings.
From 4429d0031a9143ae9583bb610ebfa33a4cee1634 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Silva Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:14:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Removes outdated documentation sections Removes redundant or outdated sections from the documentation, improving clarity and relevance for users. This change streamlines the documentation by removing information that is no longer accurate or necessary. --- gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md | 3 --- gitkraken-desktop/gkd-gitkraken-ai.md | 6 ------ gitkraken-desktop/themes.md | 25 ------------------------- 3 files changed, 34 deletions(-) diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md b/gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md index 75922f1..7d613a3 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md @@ -87,6 +87,3 @@ You can also: *** -## Connecting to Multiple GitLab Self-Managed Accounts - -GitKraken supports one GitLab Self-Managed account per profile. Use multiple [profiles](/start-here/profiles) with GitKraken Pro to manage separate accounts. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/gkd-gitkraken-ai.md b/gitkraken-desktop/gkd-gitkraken-ai.md index 2cfdab0..08c84ad 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/gkd-gitkraken-ai.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/gkd-gitkraken-ai.md @@ -263,10 +263,4 @@ To disable GitKraken AI, restrict which AI models are available, or set up organ *** -## What’s Next? -Additional AI-powered features are in development to further streamline your workflow. GitKraken AI is built to reduce friction while keeping you in control. - -
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diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/themes.md b/gitkraken-desktop/themes.md index 884cd4e..44ed1c6 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/themes.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/themes.md @@ -1,29 +1,4 @@ ---- -title: GitKraken Desktop Themes | Customize Light, Dark & Custom UI -description: Learn how to switch between light and dark themes in GitKraken Desktop, sync with your system theme, and create custom themes using JSONC files. -taxonomy: - category: gitkraken-desktop ---- -Last updated: July 2025 - -
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### Sync with System Theme From 2a99716065f9ce14369c8eecd53f03cdc2d878fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Silva Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:45:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Removes outdated "How to Install" documentation Removes the separate "How to Install" document, likely due to redundancy or integration of the information elsewhere. Also removes the "Copy Issue Link or View in GitHub" section from the GitHub issues documentation page, as the functionality may no longer exist or has been moved. --- gitkraken-desktop/github-issues.md | 6 - gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install.md | 168 ---------------------------- 2 files changed, 174 deletions(-) diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/github-issues.md b/gitkraken-desktop/github-issues.md index 5220bc9..815bdb9 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/github-issues.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/github-issues.md @@ -85,10 +85,4 @@ From the issue details view, click Create a branch for this issue menu or click the icon in the top right. -Open GitHub issue in browser diff --git a/gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install.md b/gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install.md index a21fcae..e69de29 100644 --- a/gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install.md +++ b/gitkraken-desktop/how-to-install.md @@ -1,168 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Install GitKraken Desktop on Windows, macOS & Linux | Setup Guide -description: Step-by-step installation guide for GitKraken Desktop on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Includes system requirements, video tutorials, and tips for WSL users. - -taxonomy: - category: gitkraken-desktop ---- -Last updated: July 2025 - -GitKraken Desktop is a graphical Git client designed to make version control easier for developers, builders, and teams. - -There are three simple steps to get started with GitKraken Desktop: - -1. [Download GitKraken Desktop](https://gitkraken.com/download?product=gitkraken&source=help_center) -2. Install GitKraken Desktop -3. Launch and start using GitKraken Desktop - -No Git command-line tools are required. Once you run the installer, you can open the app and start working with your repositories. - -If you want to use advanced features such as the terminal, experimental tools, or Git LFS, we recommend you [download Git from git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/). - -Below are platform-specific installation instructions and system requirements. - -
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Looking for GitKraken On-Premise Self-Hosted installation instructions? Please begin with our On-Premise System Requirements page.

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- ---- - -## Windows (.exe file) - -**System requirements:** Windows 10+ - -- [Download GitKraken Desktop for Windows (64-bit)](https://gitkraken.com/download/windows64) - -
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- -### Install Instructions - -In your terminal, run the following: - -Double-click the downloaded executable file. A splash screen will appear while GitKraken Desktop is installed. The application will automatically start when installation completes. - -### Windows Data Location - -GitKraken Desktop data is stored in your user profile directory at: - -``` -C:\\Users\\{user}\\AppData\\Roaming\\.gitkraken -``` - ---- - -## macOS (.dmg file) - -**System requirements:** -- Intel: macOS 10.15+ -- Apple Silicon: macOS 11+ - -- [Download GitKraken Desktop for macOS](https://gitkraken.com/download/mac?product=gitkraken&source=help_center) - -
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- -### macOS Data Location - -GitKraken Desktop data is stored in: - -``` -/Users/{user}/.gitkraken -``` - -or using the shorthand: - -``` -~/.gitkraken -``` - ---- - -## Linux (.deb, .rpm, .tar.gz, Snap) - -**System requirements:** -- **.deb**: Ubuntu 18.04+ LTS or Debian 10+ -- **.rpm**: RHEL 8+ or Fedora 39+ - -
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- -### .deb Installation -In your terminal, run: -```bash -wget https://release.gitkraken.com/linux/gitkraken-amd64.deb -sudo apt install ./gitkraken-amd64.deb -``` -Or [download the .deb installation package](https://gitkraken.com/download/linux-deb?product=gitkraken&source=help_center). - -### .rpm Installation -```bash -wget https://release.gitkraken.com/linux/gitkraken-amd64.rpm -sudo dnf install ./gitkraken-amd64.rpm -``` -Or [download the .rpm installation package](https://gitkraken.com/download/linux-rpm?product=gitkraken&source=help_center). - -> For older distributions without `dnf`, use `yum` instead. - -### .tar.gz Installation -```bash -wget https://release.gitkraken.com/linux/gitkraken-amd64.tar.gz -sudo tar -xvzf gitkraken-amd64.tar.gz -``` -Or [download the .tar.gz archive](https://gitkraken.com/download/linux-gzip?product=gitkraken&source=help_center). - -### Snap Installation - -Install GitKraken from [Snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/gitkraken?product=gitkraken&source=help_center). - -### Linux Data Location - -GitKraken Desktop data is stored in: - -``` -/home/{user}/.gitkraken -``` - -or - -``` -~/.gitkraken -``` - -### WSL Support - -To use GitKraken Desktop with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), refer to [our WSL setup guide](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-desktop/windows-subsystem-for-linux/). - ---- - -## Launching GitKraken Desktop - -Once installed, launch GitKraken Desktop as follows: - -- **Windows:** Use the Start Menu shortcut or search for GitKraken. -- **macOS:** Open the Applications folder and double-click GitKraken. -- **Linux:** Open a terminal and run: - -```bash -gitkraken -``` - -You’re now ready to start using GitKraken! For help getting started with repositories, branches, and remotes, check out the [Getting Started Guide](https://help.gitkraken.com/gitkraken-client/introduction-to-gitkraken-client/). -