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GitHub Desktop 3.5.5

release-3.5.5

New

  • Support running hooks in user's shell environment and allow bypassing commit hooks - #21319
  • Enable one-time opening of a repository in an alternate editor` - #21436. Thanks @jackfreem!

Added

Fixed

  • Fix bad repository state when switching between branches with submodules - #21188
  • Enterprise is spelled correctly in Account preferences - #21454
  • Commits made by Copilot now use the Copilot avatar - #21475
  • Prevent crashes when clicking on notifications - #21311 #20760
  • Enter key now creates new branches from the branch filter field - #7734. Thanks @jackfreem!
  • Fix the inability to move directories when creating a repository in a non-Git folder - #20991. Thanks @DylanDevelops!
  • Support showing the unpublished indicator when having more than 100 unpublished commits - #20882. Thanks @ashdawngary!
  • Repository write access warnings update immediately when switching accounts - #21329
  • Improve branch renaming to handle case-only changes - #21320
  • Refresh repository after commit failure - #21229
  • Check run list scrolls when they exceed available space - #20831. Thanks @iamarjunsuresh!
  • Only sanitize forbidden fs characters when creating repo - #20973
  • Remove extra apostrophe from "Generating commit details" aria-label - #21369. Thanks @say25!

Improved

  • Update Electron to version 40.1.0 - #21537
  • Updated "push needs pull" warning message for clarity - #21423. Thanks @movahhedi!
  • Polish Changes tab Filter Options button and popover - #21412. Thanks @jpedroso!
  • Stash Menu Item disabled on dialogs - #21435. Thanks @jackfreem!

Fetched May 29, 2026