GitHub Desktop
Update from the default branch
Press Ctrl + Shift + U to update from the default branch in GitHub Desktop. On a Mac, press Shift + Cmd + U instead.
Where it works: Branches
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | ShiftCmdU |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlShiftU |
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.