#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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