Automate supports Global Branching

UpdateJul 9, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Automate now supports Global Branching, so automations can be modified on a branch and tested end-to-end before merging into main.

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https://www.palantir.com/docs/foundry/announcements/2026-07/#automate-now-supports-global-branching

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