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Jul 4, 2026 · Operations

Git 2.55 Release: Rust Enabled by Default – What You Need to Know

Git 2.55 introduces Rust as the default implementation, adds a one‑step git history fixup command, enables parallel hook execution, and brings Linux inotify‑based fsmonitor support, while also delivering incremental MIDX repacking and sparse‑checkout speedups, prompting developers to adjust CI pipelines or disable Rust before Git 3.0.