GitKraken Desktop Documentation

GitKraken Desktop Integrations | Connect Git & Issue Trackers

Last updated: March 2026

Integrations connect GitKraken Desktop to Git hosting services and issue trackers so you can clone repositories, manage remotes, review pull requests, and work with issues from one interface. Use this page to find the right integration for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, and self-hosted services.

Requirements and limits

  • Git hosting integrations: GitHub, GitHub Enterprise Server, GitLab, GitLab Self-Managed, Bitbucket, Bitbucket Data Center, and Azure DevOps
  • Issue tracker integrations: Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center, Trello, GitLab Issues, GitLab Self-Managed Issues, GitHub Issues, and GitHub Enterprise Server Issues
  • Community plan: Public GitHub and GitLab repositories only; some issue tracker integrations are view-only
  • Self-hosted integrations: Require a paid plan; GitLab Self-Managed is available on Pro and up, while some other self-hosted integrations require higher tiers
  • Multiple profiles with separate integrations: Pro plan or higher
Watch an overview of how to connect integrations in GitKraken Desktop.

How to connect remote Git hosting integrations

GitKraken Desktop supports easy connection to popular remote Git services:

Note: Self-hosted server integrations require a paid plan. GitLab Self-Managed is available on Pro and up, while some other self-hosted integrations require higher tiers.


How to connect issue tracker integrations

Track your development tasks by connecting GitKraken Desktop to your project management tools:

Community Plan Limitations: Access is limited to Public Repositories for GitHub and GitLab. View-only access is provided for Jira Cloud, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab Self-Managed, and Trello.


What you can do with integrations

By connecting integrations, you can:

  • Clone and open remote repositories easily
  • View and update issues directly from within GitKraken
  • Simplify access to remote branches and pull requests
  • Sync commits and metadata with issue trackers

How plan requirements vary by integration

Feature Type Integration Minimum Plan
Self-Hosted Git Servers GitLab Self-Managed Pro
Self-Hosted Git Servers GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket Data Center Advanced
Issue Trackers with Write Access Jira Cloud, Trello, etc. Pro or Advanced
Multiple Profiles with Separate Integrations All Pro +

For more details, see the GitKraken pricing plans.

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