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Page Modified On: May 28, 2025

Run GitHub on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run GitHub, an app by GitHub, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Sometimes you want to check on your projects or chime in on a discussion without firing up your whole development setup. That’s where the GitHub app from GitHub makes life a lot easier. Whether you’re sorting through notifications on the move or catching up on code reviews between meetings, it brings all the essentials right to your fingertips. It’s all about making productivity smoother, letting you stay connected with your team and your work—wherever you happen to be.

App Features

  • Instant Notifications: Keep up with everything happening in your repos. New comment? Code change? You’ll see it as soon as it hits.
  • Real-Time Collaboration: Browse, respond, or react to Issues and Pull Requests effortlessly. Need to give feedback or toss in your vote? Do it on the go without missing a beat.
  • Code Review & Merging: Review Pull Requests and hit merge when you’re confident—no need to get back to your desktop. It’s all right there in the app.
  • Issue Management: Organize Issues like a pro. Slap on labels, assign teammates, or sort things into projects—easy to manage, even when you’re away from your main workspace.
  • Repo Browsing: Check out your code or explore files whenever curiosity strikes, whether you’re waiting for a coffee or between classes.
  • Smooth Everywhere: The app’s designed to feel at home on your device, but if you’re feeling comfy at your computer, using it with BlueStacks is a breeze.

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How to Download and Run GitHub on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for GitHub in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install GitHub from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install GitHub

  • Click the GitHub icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

GitHub - FAQs

  • How to Run GitHub on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run GitHub on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download GitHub on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are GitHub PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run GitHub on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.