Released: Feb 3, 2026

Updates in GitKraken Desktop V11.9.0

Features

• Shallow Clone Settings - You can now set shallow clone options directly in the Clone Repository dialog from Repository Management or the Launchpad tab.
• Experimental Feature: Git Executable - Added a new "Squash" setting under Commit preferences to squash commits when merging branches.
• Word Wrap Toggle - Added a button to enable word wrapping in diff view, file view, file history, and merge conflict resolution panels.

Fixes

• Trello integrations will now work again.
• Fixed internal file links in markdown preview showing an external link icon and not opening when clicked.
• Fixed an issue where GitKraken Desktop would fail to start on x86_64 linux distributions older than GLIBC 2.33 (Ubuntu <= 20.04, Debian <= 11, etc.).