Released on September 28, 2026, Git 2.56 includes 748 commits since 2.55, a safer conflict-resolution workflow, and the git history drop subcommand.
Git 2.56 was released on September 28, 2026. Since version 2.55, released in June, the project incorporated 748 non-merge commits from 104 developers; 39 contributed for the first time.
Highlights include a safer workflow for resolving conflicts, smaller path-walk repacks, and the new git history drop subcommand. The item also points to recent coverage of the release by LWN and the GitHub blog. Because this is an automatic translation of LWN’s feed, consult the original coverage and Git release notes to verify details and understand command behavior before applying changes.