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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions gitkraken-desktop/command-palette.md
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taxonomy:
category: gitkraken-desktop
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<kbd>Last updated: June 2025</kbd>
<kbd>Last updated: July 2025</kbd>

The <strong>Command Palette</strong> provides quick access to GitKraken Desktop actions, files, repositories, and settings.
The <strong>Command Palette</strong> (Actions button) provides quick access to GitKraken Desktop actions, files, repositories, and settings.

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Branch names auto-fill based on the issue title. Created branches will display the GitHub icon to reflect their link.

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## Copy Issue Link or View in GitHub

To open the issue in GitHub or copy its link, use the <kbd><i class="fa fa-ellipsis-v"></i></kbd> menu or click the <i class="fa fa-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></i> icon in the top right.

<img src="/wp-content/uploads/view-github-issue-on-web-2025.png" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/[email protected]" class="help-center-img img-bordered" alt="Open GitHub issue in browser">
3 changes: 0 additions & 3 deletions gitkraken-desktop/gitlab-self-hosted.md
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## 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.
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***

## 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.

<div class='callout callout--basic'>
<p>Have more questions about GitKraken AI? Visit our <a href="https://help.gitkraken.com/general/gitkraken-ai-faq">GitKraken AI FAQ page</a> for details.</p>
</div>
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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
---
<kbd>Last updated: July 2025</kbd>

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.

<div class='callout callout--basic'>
<p>Looking for <em>GitKraken On-Premise Self-Hosted</em> installation instructions? Please begin with our <a href="/enterprise/system-requirements">On-Premise System Requirements</a> page.</p>
</div>

---

## Windows (.exe file)

**System requirements:** Windows 10+

- [Download GitKraken Desktop for Windows (64-bit)](https://gitkraken.com/download/windows64)

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</div>

### 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
```

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## 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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### Install Instructions

Double-click the downloaded DMG file. When prompted, drag and drop the GitKraken icon into your Applications folder.

<figure class='figure center'>
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/mac-install.png" class="help-center-img img-bordered">
<figcaption style="text-align: center; color: #888;">Drag and drop the GitKraken icon to the Applications folder.</figcaption>
</figure>

### 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+

<div class='callout callout--warning'>
<p>Note 📝 - GitKraken Desktop officially supports Ubuntu 18.04+ LTS, RHEL 8+, and Fedora 39+. While it may run on other distributions, compatibility is not guaranteed.</p>
</div>

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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/).

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## 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/).

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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
---
<kbd>Last updated: July 2025</kbd>

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</figure>

***

## Built-in Themes

To change your GitKraken Desktop theme:
- Go to <i class="fas fa-cog"></i> <em class='context-menu'>Preferences <i class='fa fa-caret-right'></i> UI Customization</em>
- Or open the <i class="fa fa-magic" style="transform: rotate(225deg)"></i> [Command Palette](/start-here/command-palette/) and type `switch theme`

<figure>
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/theme-switch.gif" class="help-center-img img-bordered" alt="Switching GitKraken Desktop themes using Command Palette">
<figcaption style="text-align:center; color:#888">Switch themes from the Command Palette.</figcaption>
</figure>

### Sync with System Theme
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