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GitHub Desktop 3.6 Adds Worktrees and Deeper Copilot Integration for AI Coding Workflows
GitHub released GitHub Desktop 3.6 on June 26, 2026, adding Git worktree support and deeper Copilot integration for commit authoring and merge-conflict resolution. The update matters because it moves AI coding assistance beyond editor autocomplete into everyday repository workflows. For ordinary AI users, the practical question is not only whether a model can write code, but whether the tool fits branching, review, account permissions, and human confirmation in real projects. It also shows why AI coding tools should be evaluated through task separation, repository access, testing habits, and team defaults. For teams, the safer path is to test these features in non-production repositories, define who can use them, and keep review records before expanding adoption.
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