GitHub Actions

Automate your workflow from idea to production. GitHub Actions makes it easy to automate all your software workflows with world-class CI/CD.

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Changelog

RSS

GitHub 3 days ago

GitHub Actions now supports non-zipped artifacts, eliminating double compression friction//GitHub Actions has added support for uploading and downloading unzipped artifacts through updated versions of `actions/upload-artifact` (v7) and `actions/download-artifact` (v8). Users can now set the `archive` parameter to `false` to skip automatic compression, enabling direct browser viewing of compatible file types and eliminating the "double zip problem."

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GitHub 4 days ago

GitHub Actions macOS 26 runners now generally available with Apple Silicon and Intel support//GitHub has promoted the macOS 26 runner image from public preview to general availability for GitHub Actions. The update provides fully supported environments for building and testing apps with the latest macOS and Xcode tooling, running natively on both Apple Silicon (arm64) and Intel (x64) architectures.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Actions workflow dispatch API now returns run IDs and URLs//GitHub's workflow dispatch API now includes an optional `return_run_details` parameter that returns workflow metadata (ID, API URL, workflow URL) in a 200 OK response, enabling developers to track triggered runs without polling. The feature is also available in GitHub CLI v2.87.0+ with `gh workflow run` commands defaulting to return run details.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Copilot coding agent now supports Windows development environments//GitHub's autonomous Copilot coding agent can now run on Windows development environments, powered by GitHub Actions, allowing developers working on Windows projects to get AI-assisted pull requests with verified builds and passing tests. The feature requires configuration via a `copilot-setup-steps.yml` file and is recommended for use with self-hosted or larger runners due to firewall compatibility constraints.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub launches Agentic Workflows in technical preview, enabling AI-driven repository automation in Markdown//GitHub Agentic Workflows let developers automate repository tasks using AI agents within GitHub Actions by writing workflows in plain Markdown instead of YAML. The feature, available via the `gh aw` CLI extension, supports natural language automation for issue triage, PR reviews, CI failure analysis, and repository maintenance with security-first defaults including read-only permissions and sandboxed execution.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub Copilot coding agent switches to plan-based network routing on Feb 27//GitHub is updating the Copilot coding agent's network configuration to use subscription-based routing, with different API endpoints for Business, Enterprise, and Pro users. Teams running the agent on self-hosted or Azure private networked runners must update their firewall rules by February 27, 2026 to avoid task failures.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

CodeQL 2.24.1 improves Maven registry support and query accuracy across seven languages//CodeQL 2.24.1 extends language support including Kotlin 2.3.0, C23, and C++26, while adding Maven private registry support for plugins. The release includes accuracy improvements to static analysis queries, a new prompt injection detection query, and fixes for false positives in buffer overflow detection.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Actions extends self-hosted runner upgrade deadline to March 16, 2026//GitHub has extended the enforcement timeline for self-hosted runners to upgrade to v2.329.0 by one week. Between February 16 and March 16, 2026, brownout periods will temporarily block configurations from older runners to help identify those needing updates before permanent enforcement begins.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Actions launches runner scale set client for custom autoscaling across any infrastructure//GitHub introduced a new open-source runner scale set client, a standalone Go-based module that enables custom autoscaling solutions for GitHub Actions runners without requiring Kubernetes. The client works across containers, VMs, and bare metal servers, supporting multiple labels and agentic workflows.

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