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Reduced pricing for GitHub-hosted runners usage
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-01-01-reduced-pricing-for-github-hosted-runners-usage
Published: January 1, 2026 17:00
Reduced costs for GitHub-hosted runners are now in effect. We announced this update on December 16, 2025. GitHub users will see price reductions of up to 39% for GitHub-hosted runners,…
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Improved performance for GitHub Actions workflows page
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-22-improved-performance-for-github-actions-workflows-page
Published: December 22, 2025 21:40
GitHub Actions workflow pages now successfully render workflows with more than 300 jobs. We’ve implemented lazy loading to smoothly handle large workflows. In addition, you can now filter jobs based…
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Coming soon: Simpler pricing and a better experience for GitHub Actions
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-16-coming-soon-simpler-pricing-and-a-better-experience-for-github-actions
Published: December 16, 2025 16:41
On January 1, 2026, GitHub will reduce the price of GitHub-hosted runners by up to 39% depending on the machine type used. The free usage minute quotas will remain the…
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Better diagnostics for VNET injected runners and required self-hosted runner upgrades
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-12-better-diagnostics-for-vnet-injected-runners-and-required-self-hosted-runner-upgrades
Published: December 12, 2025 14:12
GitHub-hosted larger runners with Azure private networking (Azure VNET-injection) now display detailed network diagnostics when connectivity issues occur. Instead of generic pool errors, you’ll see: Per-endpoint visibility: Drill down into…
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Actions workflow dispatch workflows now support 25 inputs
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-04-actions-workflow-dispatch-workflows-now-support-25-inputs
Published: December 4, 2025 19:58
You can now use up to 25 inputs on workflows triggered via the workflow_dispatch trigger. The previous limit was 10 which was challenging for the community. This new limit gives…
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Code scanning default setup bypasses GitHub Actions policy blocks
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-11-25-code-scanning-default-setup-bypasses-github-actions-policy-blocks
Published: November 25, 2025 16:09
GitHub code scanning default setup now runs even if your organization has GitHub Actions policies that restrict which workflows can run. In the past, restrictive actions policies could block code…
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GitHub Actions cache size can now exceed 10 GB per repository
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-11-20-github-actions-cache-size-can-now-exceed-10-gb-per-repository
Published: November 20, 2025 21:01
GitHub Actions cache size can now exceed 10 GB per repository You can now store more build dependencies between workflow runs with expanded GitHub Actions cache storage. Repositories can go…
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New GitHub Actions OIDC token claims
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-11-13-github-actions-oidc-token-claims-now-include-check_run_id
Published: November 13, 2025 15:16
GitHub Actions OpenID Connect (OIDC) token claims now include check_run_id This enhancement enables fine-grained, attribute-based access control and improves auditability for workflows that integrate with external services. Platform teams often…
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Actions pull_request_target and environment branch protections changes
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-11-07-actions-pull_request_target-and-environment-branch-protections-changes
Published: November 7, 2025 16:18
GitHub is updating how GitHub Actions’ pull_request_target and environment branch protection rules are evaluated for pull-request-related events. These changes will take effect on 12/8/2025. They aim to reduce security critical…
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New releases for GitHub Actions – November 2025
https://github.blog/changelog/2025-11-06-new-releases-for-github-actions-november-2025
Published: November 6, 2025 19:02
Increased limits for reusable workflows You can now use up to 10 nested reusable workflows and call up to 50 workflows in total from a given workflow run. The previous…
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