Manage Favorite Repositories in GitKraken Desktop

Last updated: March 2026

Favorites let you pin frequently used repositories in GitKraken Desktop so you can reopen them faster from Repo Management, dropdown menus, and keyboard shortcuts. Use favorites when you switch between a small set of active repos and want quick access without searching your full repository list each time.

Requirements and limits

• Favorites are managed from the Repo Management tab in GitKraken Desktop.
• Keyboard shortcuts are available for up to 9 favorite repositories.
• Favorites change how quickly you reopen repositories; they do not change the repository itself.
• Favorited repositories appear in the Favorites section of Repo Management for faster access.

How to add a repository to Favorites

To favorite a repository:

1. Open the Repo Management tab via File > Open or by clicking the folder icon in the top-left corner.
2. Click the star icon next to the repository name.

Favorited repositories appear in the Favorites section of the Repo Management tab.

How to open favorite repositories with keyboard shortcuts

You can switch to your favorite repositories using keyboard shortcuts. GitKraken Desktop supports shortcuts for up to 9 favorite repositories.