Cheat sheet guide
GitHub Desktop shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 24 searchable GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Repositories, Changes & Commits, Branches, Navigation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Add local repositoryCtrlO
- Commit to branchCtrlEnter
- New branchCtrlShiftN
- Go to Changes tabCtrl1
- Clone repositoryCtrlShiftO
- Create new repositoryCtrlN
Repositories
7 shortcuts
Add local repository
CtrlO
WinCtrlOMac⌘O
Clone repository
CtrlShiftO
WinCtrlShiftOMac⌘⇧O
Create new repository
CtrlN
WinCtrlNMac⌘N
Switch repository
CtrlShiftR
WinCtrlShiftRMac⌘⇧R
Open in external editor
CtrlShiftA
WinCtrlShiftAMac⌘⇧A
Open in terminal
Ctrl`
WinCtrl`Mac⌘`
Show in Finder / Explorer
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧F
Changes & Commits
4 shortcuts
Commit to branch
CtrlEnter
WinCtrlEnterMac⌘Return
Undo commit
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZMac⌘Z
Stash changes
CtrlShiftS
WinCtrlShiftSMac⌘⇧S
Discard changes (selected)
CtrlDelete
WinCtrlDeleteMac⌘⌫
Branches
6 shortcuts
New branch
CtrlShiftN
WinCtrlShiftNMac⌘⇧N
Rename branch
F2
WinF2MacReturn
Delete branch
CtrlShiftD
WinCtrlShiftDMac⌘⇧D
Update from remote
CtrlShiftG
WinCtrlShiftGMac⌘⇧G
Push to remote
CtrlP
WinCtrlPMac⌘P
Fetch origin
CtrlShiftT
WinCtrlShiftTMac⌘⇧T
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Go to Changes tab
Ctrl1
WinCtrl1Mac⌘1
Go to History tab
Ctrl2
WinCtrl2Mac⌘2
Open preferences
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,
Toggle sidebar
CtrlShiftL
WinCtrlShiftLMac⌘⇧L
Zoom in
Ctrl=
WinCtrl=Mac⌘=
Zoom out
Ctrl-
WinCtrl-Mac⌘-
Reset zoom
Ctrl0
WinCtrl0Mac⌘0
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find GitHub Desktop shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as add local repository.
Can I print this GitHub Desktop shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for GitHub Desktop?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Add local repository is Ctrl+O on Windows and ⌘O on macOS where available.
