GitHub Desktop
Open the repository in a terminal
In GitHub Desktop, Ctrl + Backtick will open the repository in a terminal. The keys are the same on a Mac.
Where it works: Repositories
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | Ctrl` |
| Windows | Desktop app | Ctrl` |
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.