Note: Repository URLs change occasionally. Always check the Shiftkey README for the absolute latest repo address. Installing a graphical Git client on a minimal Debian install can sometimes fail. Here are the most common errors and fixes. Error: libsecret-1.so.0: cannot open shared object file GitHub Desktop uses the system keyring to store your credentials (like your GitHub token). Debian minimal installs often miss this.
Remove all other versions first.
Download the .deb today, clone your first repository, and experience the joy of drag-and-drop Git management on Linux. Did this guide help you? Share it with a fellow Debian developer. Have a bug? Report it to the Shiftkey issue tracker on GitHub—they are very responsive to Linux users. github desktop deb free
sudo snap remove github-desktop sudo flatpak remove io.github.shiftkey.GitHubDesktop # Then retry the .deb installation This is a classic Electron + Wayland issue. Debian Bookworm defaults to Wayland, but GitHub Desktop runs better on X11. Note: Repository URLs change occasionally