GitKraken Desktop 11.6 Release: Shallow Cloned Repo Support

Nov 11, 2025

GitKraken Desktop 11.6 is here, shaped by real developer feedback.

This release introduces support for shallow clones, a long-requested feature that improves performance for large repos and CI workflows. Simply open a shallow-cloned repo from the New Tab and you’re in.

We’ve also made GitKraken AI more controllable and more contextual:

  • Cancel commit composition midstream
  • View AI-generated merge summaries with direct code links
  • Set a custom AI endpoint, including support for EU-based OpenAI
  • Access quick shortcuts to your most-used AI instructions

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