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Use gh + notify-send :

#!/bin/bash make test && git push origin HEAD desktop github linux

gh repo list --limit 100 | fzf --preview 'gh repo view 1' | cut -f1 | xargs gh repo clone Run it, fuzzy-find any of your repos, hit Enter, and it’s cloned. Using GitHub on Linux isn’t about “making do” without the official desktop app. It’s about building a workflow that blends terminal speed, GUI convenience when needed, and Linux-native automation. The CLI-first approach, paired with tools like gh and a solid GUI client for complex diffs, honestly beats the official GitHub Desktop experience on any OS. Use gh + notify-send : #

(cron job)

Try the gh CLI for one week. You’ll never open your browser for a PR review again. The CLI-first approach, paired with tools like gh

The actual GitHub Desktop app, packaged for Linux via Flatpak. It works surprisingly well.

Over the past year, I’ve pieced together a GitHub workflow on Linux that feels native, visual when I need it, and ridiculously fast. Here’s what actually works. Let’s be honest—the terminal on Linux is where Git shines. But instead of typing git status 50 times a day, I use: