GitHub Desktop
by GitHub
GitHub Desktop is an Electron app (v42.0.1) that uses 366 detected dependencies across 34 categories including Runtime, Date & Time, File System. It is code-signed and notarized. 1322 MB on macOS (Apple Silicon). Last updated August 12, 2026. Last verified August 2026.
What is GitHub Desktop built with?
366 detected dependencies across 34 categories.
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Analyzed binary
SHA-256 of the exact binary GitHub Desktop was analyzed from.
e4c74aa91dd82b8fa3f8d1b42da842a8d7e3b123bf4e29c1ef28a03cc6550e89Security 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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Sign Up FreeWhen was GitHub Desktop last updated?
20 tracked releases since April 2026.
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Sign Up FreeLast verified August 12, 2026