desktop: Unable to install Github Desktop on Mac OS

The problem

I downloaded GitHubDesktop-arm64.zip from official website and then unzipped it, but I cannot open Github Desktop.app.

Release version

3.0.5

Operating system

Mac OS Monterey 12.5(with M1 Pro chip)

Steps to reproduce the behavior

  1. Enter the official website page: https://desktop.github.com/
  2. Click on link Download for an Apple silicon Mac. below button Download for macOS to start the download
  3. Unzip file GitHubDesktop-arm64.zip
  4. Open Github Desktop.app

Screenshots

When I open Github Desktop.app, an error pops up:

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About this issue

  • Original URL
  • State: closed
  • Created 2 years ago
  • Comments: 24 (4 by maintainers)

Most upvoted comments

I had the same problem with my Archiver App. I tried to unzip it with Archiver App, then I got the same window that the App can’t be opened. Then I tried to unzip it with the standard zip mac os app and it worked.

@oresamp You have got the right emphasis!

I had the same problem with my Archiver App. I tried to unzip it with Archiver App, then I got the same window that the App can’t be opened. Then I tried to unzip it with the standard zip mac os app and it worked.

I had the same problem with my Archiver App. I tried to unzip it with Archiver App, then I got the same window that the App can’t be opened. Then I tried to unzip it with the standard zip mac os app and it worked.

This worked for me! Thank you!