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GitHub Desktop 3.5.7

release-3.5.7

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