GITKRAKEN LAUNCHPAD

Track Issues and PRs across Repos

GitKraken Launchpad is a centralized Git workflow manager inside GitKraken Desktop. Developers and teams can track pull requests, issues, and work in progress across multiple repositories in one view. With integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Trello, Launchpad gives you visibility and control over your entire dev pipeline without constant platform switching.
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See, Act, and Deliver Faster with Launchpad

Prioritize the right work
One view for all PRs, issues, and builds so you can spot what matters most and tackle it first.
One view for all PRs, issues, and builds so you can spot what matters most and tackle it first.
Stay in
one flow
Switch between personal and team views to focus without hopping across repos, tools, or tabs.
Switch between personal and team views to focus without hopping across repos, tools, or tabs.
Move work forward
Pin, snooze, or filter by sprint, milestone, or assignee so nothing slips through the cracks.
Pin, snooze, or filter by sprint, milestone, or assignee so nothing slips through the cracks.
Keep teams aligned
Shared workspaces give leads and managers instant insight into blockers, progress, and release readiness.
Shared workspaces give leads and managers instant insight into blockers, progress, and release readiness.

Manage Multi-Repo Work in One Place

Unified PRs, Issues & WIP View

See pull requests, issues, and work in progress from all connected repositories in one place. Filter by repo, branch, milestone, or sprint to quickly find the work that matters most. Supports GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Trello.

How to Assign PRs and Issues in Launchpad

Assign GitHub pull requests directly from Launchpad, or open issues in connected services like Jira, GitLab, or Azure DevOps to set assignees.

Filter by repo, branch, or milestone to find the right PR, then set ownership so responsibilities are clear and work moves forward without delays or confusion.

How Launchpad Speeds Up Code Reviews

Check review status, open pull requests, and related branches in one place. Filter by status or author, inspect changes, and approve or request updates without opening extra tabs so reviews happen quickly and merge readiness is always visible.

Merge with Confidence

Monitor build and check status for every pull request before merging.

  • See pass or fail indicators in real time
  • Confirm all required reviews are complete
  • Merge only when your work is verified and safe
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Coordinate Sprints

Plan work with sprint and milestone views in Jira, GitHub, or GitLab. See related issues and PRs tied to your current sprint or milestone so deadlines stay on track.

  • Filter to focus on in-scope work
  • Track progress and spot blockers early
  • Adjust priorities to keep delivery on track
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How it Works in GitKraken Desktop

  1. Click the Launchpad icon in the upper left corner.
  2. Choose a GitKraken Workspace, a saved group of repositories from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps.
  3. View connected repositories’ pull requests, issues, status, and build results in one view.
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Connected tools for every workflow

GitKraken Desktop
Track PRs, issues, and builds visually alongside your repo graph.
GitLens for IDEs
View and manage Launchpad directly in VS Code.
GitKraken CLI
Access Launchpad from any browser, anywhere.
Issue Trackers
See issues from GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Trello in one unified view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Launchpad is a GitKraken feature that shows pull requests, issues, and in-progress work from all repositories in your selected Workspace.

Steps:

  1. Open GitKraken Desktop.
  2. Click the Launchpad icon in the upper left.
  3. Select a Workspace (group of repos from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps).
  4. See PRs, issues, build status, and assignees in one view.


Example: A team lead can see all open PRs across front-end and back-end repos without switching platforms.

Launchpad works with Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center, GitHub Issues, GitLab Issues, Azure DevOps, and Trello.

Steps:

  1. Connect your account in GitKraken Desktop.
  2. Link repositories to the corresponding issue tracker.
  3. Issues appear alongside PRs for a unified workflow.


Example: A product manager can see Jira tickets, GitHub Issues, and Azure DevOps work items next to related PRs to track feature readiness.

Yes. For GitHub pull requests, you can set assignees directly from Launchpad. For other services, Launchpad links you to the connected platform so you can manage assignments there.

Steps:

  1. Open Launchpad in GitKraken Desktop.
  2. Locate the GitHub PR or issue you want to assign.
  3. Click the assignee field and select a teammate.


Example: Assign a front-end bug fix PR to a teammate without opening GitHub.

Steps:

  1. Open Launchpad in GitKraken Desktop.
  2. Filter by “Needs Review” to find pending PRs.
  3. Open the PR in your hosting service for code review.


Example: Merge only when builds pass and reviews are complete, avoiding broken deployments.

Use Launchpad when you want a centralized view of work across multiple repos and issue trackers.

Common use cases:

  • Sprint planning with all PRs and issues in one place
  • Tracking release readiness across teams
  • Reducing time spent switching between platforms