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Newer distributions utilizing strict AppArmor profiles or missing legacy libraries may require the --no-sandbox flag if the app crashes immediately on launch. You can test this by running: github-desktop --no-sandbox Use code with caution.

Add the Shiftkey repository (this verifies the authenticity of the download):

This guide covers everything you need to know about getting GitHub Desktop running via .deb packages, why it’s a game-changer for your workflow, and the step-by-step terminal commands to set it up. Why Use GitHub Desktop on Linux?

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org Use code with caution. Step 3: Install GitHub Desktop Execute the installation command: flatpak install flathub io.github.shiftey.Desktop Use code with caution. Launching and Configuring GitHub Desktop

wget -qO - https://shiftkey.dev | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/shiftkey-desktop.gpg > /dev/null Use code with caution. Step 4: Add the APT Repository

Modern Ubuntu distributions restrict unprivileged user namespaces. If the app won't open, run this command to grant permission: sudo sysctl -w kernel.unprivileged_userns_clone=1 Use code with caution. Authentication Link Doesn't Redirect