#github-actions - October 2026

Actions Runner Controller release 0.15.0
GitHub Actions Runner Controller 0.15.0 includes reliability, scalability, and observability improvements for runner scale sets. These updates help you operate larger runner fleets with fewer disruptions during upgrades and Kubernetes…
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Actions retention now covers checks, runs, and statuses
As previously announced, checks, workflow runs, and statuses are now governed by the same GitHub Actions retention setting that controls how long artifacts and logs are kept. These records are…
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GitHub Actions: macOS 14 runner image retirement
The macOS 14 runner image will be retired on November 2, 2026. To raise awareness of the upcoming removal, jobs using macOS 14 will temporarily fail during the following scheduled…
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Stateless GitHub App installation tokens rolled out
The staged rollout of the stateless GitHub App installation token format, which began on April 27, 2026, is complete. By default, all newly minted GitHub App installation tokens will be…
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GitHub Actions workflow lockfiles in public preview
GitHub Actions workflow dependency lockfiles are now in public preview for GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency. Tags and branches can move after you review a…
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Xcode 27 runner image generally available
You can now use the generally available Xcode 27 runner image to build and test your Apple applications in GitHub Actions. Previously in public preview, this GitHub-hosted image runs on…
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Meta API endpoints updated for Actions blob storage
We’re adding blob storage endpoints for GitHub Actions on github.com as part of our ongoing work to improve capacity and reliability. The meta API now includes these new endpoints. If…
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GitHub Actions workflow lockfiles are generally available
You can now use GitHub Actions workflow dependency lockfiles in general availability on GitHub Enterprise Cloud, GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency, Team, and Free plans. Lockfiles let you keep…
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GitHub Actions adds multi-cloud compute to improve reliability
We’re expanding the infrastructure behind GitHub-hosted runners so your workflows start faster and run more reliably, even during periods of peak demand. GitHub Actions now schedules eligible jobs across a…
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GitHub Agentic Workflows generally available
GitHub Agentic Workflows, an open source project from GitHub Next, is now generally available. With agentic workflows, you can automate reasoning-based tasks like issue triage, CI failure analysis, documentation updates,…
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