Added
- Rename branch dialog now validates branch names against repository rulesets - #21822
- Allow empty commits via the commit options menu - #21771
- Add option to include a Signed-off-by trailer on commits for Developer Certificate of Origin workflows - #21741
Fixed
- Discard Changes now completes even when the GitHub Desktop window is not focused - #21739
- Allow origin fetch on empty repo - #4574 #4575. Thanks @jackfreem!
- Fix window background color when resizing - #21548. Thanks @BaldrianSector!
- Ignore Tab in terminal and keep textarea enabled - #21696
- Clear commit message after a successful commit when switching to the History tab while the commit is in progress - #21721
Improved
Fetched May 29, 2026
