Verified students get 6 months free access to GitLens Pro and the full GitKraken Student Pack through the GitHub Student Developer Pack, followed by 75-80% off the standard Pro price.
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How to claim it
- Apply for the Pack. Visit
education.github.com/packand apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack using your student email and proof of enrollment - Wait for approval. Wait for GitHub Education to verify your student status (may require student ID or transcript)
- Claim the bundle. Once verified, visit
gitkraken.com/github-student-developer-pack-bundleor claim from your GitHub Pack dashboard - Connect GitKraken. Create a new GitKraken account using your GitHub account, or connect an existing GitKraken account to GitHub
- Add a payment method. Add a payment method to ensure uninterrupted access after the 6-month free period
- Activate Pro features. Sign into GitKraken products (Desktop, GitLens, etc.) with your GitHub account to activate Pro features
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Who's eligible
Who can get the GitLens Pro - Free 6 Months via GitHub Student Developer Pack student discount?
Students aged 13 or older enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course at an accredited institution. Must be verified through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Teachers, faculty, staff, and non-students are not eligible.
How long does GitLens Pro - Free 6 Months via GitHub Student Developer Pack student access last?
6 months free access to Pro features, then discounted student pricing (75-80% off) continues as long as you remain a verified student through GitHub Education. Notifications are sent via email and in-app before the free period expires. Lapsed verification ends discounted access.
Is the GitLens Pro - Free 6 Months via GitHub Student Developer Pack student discount available worldwide?
Available worldwide to verified students with localized pricing in multiple currencies.
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What's included
GitLens Pro is the #1 Git extension for VS Code, Cursor, and other AI IDEs, and it's available free to students through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Verified students receive 6 months of full Pro features including GitKraken Desktop, CLI, and GitKraken.dev. After the free period, students can continue at 75-80% off the standard Pro price as long as they maintain their student verification.
- GitLens Pro for VS CodeThe #1 Git extension for VS Code, Cursor, and AI IDEs with inline blame annotations, Commit Graph visualization, Launchpad, and auto-linking for GitHub PRs and issues.
- GitKraken DesktopCross-platform Git GUI for Windows, Mac, and Linux with a visual and interactive commit graph for easier repository management.
- GitKraken CLIPowerful command-line interface for Git operations with enhanced productivity features.
- GitKraken.devWeb-based Git client accessible from any browser for managing repositories on the go.
- Private Repository SupportFull support for private repositories across GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integrations.
- 25,000 AI Tokens/WeekAI-powered assistance for Git operations with 25,000 tokens per week (student plan limit vs. 250,000 in full Pro).
- Browser ExtensionBrowser extension for managing pull requests and branches directly from your browser.
- Learning ResourcesAccess to Git tutorials, cheat sheets, Slack community, and comprehensive help documentation.
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Fine print & gotchas
- Free for 6 months, then 75-80% off — not free forever. You still pay a discounted rate afterward.
- Requires GitHub Student Pack verification first. Teachers, faculty, and non-students aren't eligible.
- Add a payment method to avoid interruption after the 6-month free period ends.
- Student plan is capped at 1 seat and 25,000 AI tokens/week (vs 250,000 in full Pro).
- Discounted access ends if your verification lapses.
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Common questions
What's included in the GitKraken Student Pack?
The Student Pack includes GitLens Pro (VS Code extension), GitKraken Desktop (Git GUI), GitKraken CLI, GitKraken.dev, browser extension, private repo support, integrations with GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, and 25,000 AI tokens per week.
How long is the free period?
You get 6 months completely free with full Pro features. After that, you can continue at 75-80% off the standard Pro price as long as you remain a verified student.
What happens when my 6-month free trial ends?
GitKraken will send you email and in-app notifications before your free period expires. You can then continue with the discounted student plan (75-80% off) if you're still a verified student.
Do I need to verify through GitHub Education?
Yes, GitLens Pro student access is exclusively available through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. You must verify your student status through GitHub Education first.
Can I use this with an existing GitKraken account?
Yes, you can either create a new GitKraken account with your GitHub login or connect your existing GitKraken account to your verified GitHub student account.
What's the difference between the Student plan and full Pro?
The Student plan is nearly identical to Pro, but limited to 1 seat and 25,000 AI tokens per week (vs. 250,000 in full Pro). All other features are the same.
Is this available in my country?
Yes, the GitHub Student Developer Pack and GitKraken Student Pack are available worldwide with localized pricing in multiple currencies.
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