GitKraken Desktop Documentation

Terminal

Open the Terminal to use Git CLI commands while still viewing the graph.

To get started open up a repository and click the Terminal button in the toolbar or by searching for “terminal” in the command palette.


Terminal Commands

Git Commands and Auto-complete

Most Git commands are supported and will appear in the Terminal’s auto-complete suggestions, start typing git to see them.

Auto-complete suggestions will also appear for flags.

Note: Other auto-complete programs can cause the Terminal auto-complete suggestions to not work. You may need to uninstall or disable these programs before using the Terminal.


Terminal Preferences

Navigate to Preferences > Terminal to change your Terminal preferences.

Setting the default terminal on Mac and Linux

ZSH and Bash are currently supported for Mac and Linux. To switch shells you’ll need to set the new shell as default in your operating system settings and restart your computer for auto-complete to continue working as expected.

Setting the default terminal on Windows

PowerShell and Bash are currently supported for Windows. To switch shells, adjust the Default Terminal under Preferences > Terminal.

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