Improved app development branch controls

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Retool introduced finer controls on branches in the app builder. You can now rename branches from the Change History panel by hovering over a branch name and clicking the Screenshot 2026-09-01 at 11.13.31 AM icon.

You can also copy the branch name, which enables builders using Source Control to transition between development in the app builder and development locally. Learn more about switching development environments.