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Xcode 27 runner image now in public preview
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-16-xcode-27-runner-image-now-in-public-preview
Published: July 16, 2026 18:00
You can now build and test your Apple applications against Xcode 27 on GitHub-hosted macOS runners. This is now available in public preview. With early access to the latest Xcode… The post Xcode 27 runner image now in public preview appeared first on The…
setup-java v5.5.0: signature verification, Kona JDK, and Maven fixes
Published: July 8, 2026 17:05
The actions/setup-java v5.5.0 release adds cryptographic signature verification for downloaded JDKs, support for a new distribution, and several quality-of-life improvements for Maven users. Here’s what changed since v5.4.0. Verify JDK… The post setup-java…
Read-only Actions cache for untrusted triggers
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-26-read-only-actions-cache-for-untrusted-triggers
Published: June 26, 2026 18:31
GitHub Actions now issues read-only cache tokens to the default branch for workflow events that can be triggered without write permissions to the repository. This applies least privilege to the… The post Read-only Actions cache for untrusted triggers…
More control over your GitHub-hosted runners
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-25-more-control-over-your-github-hosted-runners
Published: June 25, 2026 18:16
Organizations now have more control over who can use GitHub-hosted runners in Actions. Admins can now disable the standard labels for hosted runners such as ubuntu-latest, as well as add… The post More control over your GitHub-hosted runners appeared first…
Actions steps can now be run in parallel
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-25-actions-steps-can-now-be-run-in-parallel
Published: June 25, 2026 16:46
GitHub Actions now supports running steps concurrently using background. Previously, all steps in a workflow ran in sequence, with each step starting only after the previous step completed. Previously, you… The post Actions steps can now be run in parallel…
Red Hat Enterprise Linux runner images are now in public preview
Published: June 25, 2026 15:40
GitHub-hosted larger runners now support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 and RHEL 10 images in public preview, introduced in partnership with Red Hat. Organizations can use these RHEL images… The post Red Hat Enterprise Linux runner images are now in…
Actions: Build custom images from custom images
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-18-actions-build-custom-images-from-custom-images
Published: June 18, 2026 15:32
Custom images for GitHub-hosted runners are getting new capabilities that give you more flexibility over how you compose and manage your image-generation pipelines. You can now build custom images on… The post Actions: Build custom images from custom…
Safer pull_request_target defaults for GitHub Actions checkout
Published: June 18, 2026 14:06
The pull_request_target event is one of the most commonly misused triggers in GitHub Actions, leading to vulnerabilities in workflows. Workflows triggered by pull_request_target run with the base repository’s GITHUB_TOKEN, secrets,… The post Safer…
GitHub Actions: Minimum version enforcement timeline for self-hosted runners
Published: June 12, 2026 16:04
GitHub Actions is resuming enforcement of version requirements for self-hosted runners on github.com and GitHub Enterprise Cloud with Data Residency. This change is part of a broader effort to rebuild… The post GitHub Actions: Minimum version enforcement…