What are the most useful GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential GitHub Desktop shortcuts are: Ctrl + Shift + N (New branch), Ctrl + B (Switch branch), Ctrl + Enter (Commit). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the GitHub Desktop shortcut for new branch?

The GitHub Desktop shortcut for new branch is Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows or Cmd + Shift + N on Mac. Create a new branch.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in GitHub Desktop?

To use keyboard shortcuts in GitHub Desktop, simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does GitHub Desktop have?

GitHub Desktop has 6 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `N`	New branch	Create a new branch.
`Ctrl` + `B`	Switch branch	Switch branches.
`Ctrl` + `Enter`	Commit	Commit changes.
`Ctrl` + `P`	Push	Push to remote.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `P`	Pull	Pull from remote.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `A`	Commit all	Stage all and commit.