A Github repository is basically a folder designed to store files. It is also available online for anyone to download, access, and contribute to the files/code within the folder.

That said, unless the owner of the codebase checks a box otherwise, their codebase can be downloaded onto your computer, packed into a .zip file. So, if you go to a public codebase — such as this Tip ...

How to Download Mac Apps from Github If you’re looking to download an already built app from Github.com and you’re on that apps project page, what you’re looking for is the “Releases” section, on the ...

The GitHub Desktop app download and setup process is straightforward. It's a 77 MB download, and the .exe file will install quickly into the C:\Program Files folder. A GitHub Desktop setup screen will ...