wget -qO - https:\/\/mirror.mwt.me\/shiftkey-desktop\/gpgkey | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/keyrings\/mwt-desktop.gpg > \/dev\/null<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Add the MWT Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next, add the MWT repository to your system’s sources list so that you can download and install GitHub Desktop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
echo \"deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=\/etc\/apt\/keyrings\/mwt-desktop.gpg] https:\/\/mirror.mwt.me\/shiftkey-desktop\/deb\/ any main\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/mwt-desktop.list<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Update the Package List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After adding the repository, update your system’s package list to include the new repository:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Install GitHub Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now, you are ready to install GitHub Desktop. Run the following command to install it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt install github-desktop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 6: Reload the Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After the installation, GitHub Desktop might not immediately appear in the menu. To make sure it\u2019s available, you need to reload the menu. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Click the Menu<\/strong> button in the lower-left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Reload menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Launching GitHub Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation is complete and the menu is reloaded, you can launch GitHub Desktop by clicking the Menu<\/strong> button in the lower-left corner, and then navigating to the Accessories<\/strong> section. GitHub Desktop should now be visible and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Uninstall GitHub Desktop on FunOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you no longer need GitHub Desktop or want to free up space, follow these steps to uninstall it from your system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Open a Terminal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As with the installation, open a terminal using one of the three methods mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Remove GitHub Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To remove GitHub Desktop, run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt remove --purge github-desktop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After removing GitHub Desktop, it’s a good idea to clean up any unnecessary dependencies that were installed along with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt autoremove --purge<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Remove the Repository and GPG Key (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t plan on reinstalling GitHub Desktop in the future, you can remove the MWT repository and the GPG key by running the following commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo rm -f \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/mwt-desktop.list\nsudo rm -f \/etc\/apt\/keyrings\/mwt-desktop.gpg<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Update the Package List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After removing the repository and key, run this command to update your package list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 6: Remove User Data (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you want to fully clean up your system, you can remove any user data associated with GitHub Desktop. This will delete any settings or cached data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rm -rf $HOME\/.config\/GitHub\\ Desktop<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 7: Reload the Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Just like with installation, you may need to reload the menu to reflect that GitHub Desktop has been removed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Click the Menu<\/strong> button in the lower-left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Reload menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ve walked you through the steps to install and uninstall GitHub Desktop on FunOS. GitHub Desktop is a powerful tool for managing your GitHub repositories using a graphical interface. Whether you’re a beginner learning Git or an experienced developer managing multiple repositories, GitHub Desktop makes your workflow smoother. Additionally, if you ever decide to uninstall it, the process is straightforward, with optional steps to clean up your system entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more tips and tutorials about using FunOS, make sure to explore other articles on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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