GitHub Desktop
by GitHub
GitHub Desktop is an Electron app (v42.0.1) that uses 364 detected dependencies across 32 categories including Runtime, Date & Time, Media. It is code-signed and notarized. 1171 MB on macOS (Apple Silicon). Scanned today.
What is GitHub Desktop built with?
364 detected dependencies across 32 categories.
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Analyzed binary
SHA-256 of the exact binary GitHub Desktop was analyzed from.
9ac28b197158696273e8d0e10973c297a3055ea91df643a26dac47187318c790Security and privacy
Code signing, notarization, and entitlement analysis for GitHub Desktop.
Code Signing
ExcellentDeveloper ID Application: GitHub (VEKTX9H2N7)
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Popularity ranking based on install counts, store ratings, and community signals.
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20 tracked releases since May 2026.
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