GitHub Desktop
Compare branches on GitHub
Use Ctrl + Shift + C for compare branches on GitHub. On a Mac, press Shift + Cmd + C instead.
Where it works: Branches
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | ShiftCmdC |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlShiftC |
Where this comes from
GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts - GitHub Docs
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.