Unable to Open Repository in Git Bash Shell

Description

Clicking Repository → Open in Git Bash does not launch a new Git Bash window set to the repository’s directory. This used to work for me in the past.

The shell is Git Bash in File → Options… → Advanced. If Git Bash is changed to Command Prompt or PowerShell then Repository → Open in [Command Prompt/PowerShell] will correctly work.

Version

GitHub Desktop version: 1.0.6

OS version: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.15063]

Steps to Reproduce

1. Launch GitHub Desktop.
2. Select a repository or add one if there are none listed.
3. Click File → Options… → Advanced. Under Shell choose Git Bash and save.
4. Click Repository → Open in Git Bash. Note that nothing happens.
5. Repeat step 3 but under Shell choose Command Prompt or PowerShell and save.
6. Repeat step 4. Note that the chosen shell will launch.

Expected behavior: Clicking Repository → Open in Git Bash would launch a new Git Bash window set to the repository’s directory.

Actual behavior: Clicking Repository → Open in Git Bash does nothing.

Reproduces how often: 100%

Logs

There does not appear to be any relevant information in the log files generated by GitHub Desktop.

Additional Information

I tried reinstalling both Git for Windows and GitHub Desktop but the issue persisted. The issue was also occurring on GitHub Desktop 1.0.5. I also contacted GitHub support regarding this issue.

[Elioty]

Yay so the fix will make it to 1.0.7 release I guess 😄 That’s really quick user support! Keep up the good work 😉

[shiftkey]

@Elioty aha, that’s good to know. And yes, I’m also seeing the same thing when trying to open the repository in Git Bash. I’ll let you know if I need anything from you.