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Ubuntu 26 generally available and latest migration
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-17-ubuntu-26-generally-available-and-latest-migration
Published: September 17, 2026 16:27
The Ubuntu 26.04 runner image for GitHub Actions is now out of public preview and fully supported for production workflows on both x64 and arm64. As part of this release,… The post Ubuntu 26 generally available and latest migration appeared first on The…
Workflow execution protections in GitHub Actions generally available
Published: September 17, 2026 15:45
Workflow execution protections for GitHub Actions, previously in public preview, are now generally available for GitHub Enterprise, organizations, and repositories. Execution protections let you define an allowlist that controls who… The post Workflow…
Control GitHub Actions cache access with cache-mode
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-10-control-github-actions-cache-access-with-cache-mode
Published: September 10, 2026 17:26
You can now use cache-mode to apply least-privilege access to the GitHub Actions cache at the workflow or job level. By granting each workflow or job only the cache access… The post Control GitHub Actions cache access with cache-mode appeared first on The…
Xcode 27 runner image now runs on macOS 27
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-10-xcode-27-runner-image-now-runs-on-macos-27
Published: September 10, 2026 15:15
You can now validate your Apple apps against macOS 27 using the Xcode 27 runner image for GitHub-hosted macOS runners, available in public preview. The image previously ran on macOS… The post Xcode 27 runner image now runs on macOS 27 appeared first on The…
GitHub Actions: Early September 2026 updates
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-03-github-actions-early-september-2026-updates
Published: September 3, 2026 20:30
GitHub Actions now includes three updates that give you clearer visibility and finer-grained control over your workflows. New REST API for runner version deprecations A new REST API returns when… The post GitHub Actions: Early September 2026 updates…
Actions retention will cover checks, workflow runs, and statuses
Published: August 27, 2026 21:50
Starting October 1, 2026, checks, workflow runs, and statuses will be governed by the same Actions retention setting that already controls how long artifacts and logs are kept, with a… The post Actions retention will cover checks, workflow runs, and…
Windows 11 arm64 VS2026 image generally available
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-20-windows-11-arm64-vs2026-image-generally-available
Published: August 20, 2026 17:52
The Windows 11 arm64 image with Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available on standard and larger GitHub-hosted runners. To use it in GitHub Actions, update your workflow file to… The post Windows 11 arm64 VS2026 image generally available appeared first…
Separate GitHub Actions path for GitHub Code Quality
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-20-separate-github-actions-path-for-github-code-quality
Published: August 20, 2026 14:29
A dedicated workflow path for code quality CodeQL actions workflows is now generally available. Your workflow run history and your Actions usage reports now tell GitHub Code Quality runs apart… The post Separate GitHub Actions path for GitHub Code Quality…
Reference same-repository actions with self-repository syntax
Published: July 30, 2026 17:39
You can now reference an action or reusable workflow that lives in the same repository using the new self-repository syntax. A uses: value that starts with $/ resolves to your… The post Reference same-repository actions with self-repository syntax appeared…
GitHub Actions holds potentially malicious workflows for approval
Published: July 28, 2026 11:57
Recent supply chain attacks use compromised GitHub credentials to push malicious GitHub Actions workflows that steal CI/CD credentials and carry out additional attacks. To help protect public repositories from these… The post GitHub Actions holds…