GitHub Desktop
Open the repository in your editor
To open the repository in your editor in GitHub Desktop, press Ctrl + Shift + A. On a Mac, press Shift + Cmd + A instead.
Where it works: Repositories
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | ShiftCmdA |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlShiftA |
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.