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GitHub Desktop release history

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Every GitHub Desktop release we have tracked, newest first. Each entry links to the original announcement.

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We have only tracked 1 release from GitHub Desktop so far. This history fills in as they ship.

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November 20261 release

  1. November 3, 2026

    GitHub Desktop adds short-lived authentication tokens

    GitHub Desktop 3.6.10 introduces short-lived, automatically refreshing authentication tokens for eligible accounts. The new tokens expire quickly, limiting exposure if leaked, and the client refreshes them without user intervention. Existing workflows that store long-lived tokens must adapt to handle token renewal.

    Why it matters: Clients that cache long-lived tokens must now implement automatic refresh logic, adding code and testing overhead.

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