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GitHub Actions drops Node 20, mandates Node 24
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- →JavaScript actions on GitHub Actions must now target Node 24, breaking older versions.
- →The opt-out for insecure node versions is removed, enforcing strict runtime compliance.
- →Self-hosted runners on macOS 13.4 or ARM32 are no longer supported due to Node 24 incompatibility.
GitHub Actions has officially deprecated Node 20, replacing it with Node 24 as the default runtime for JavaScript actions. The temporary opt-out allowing insecure node versions is no longer available, enforcing immediate compliance. Maintainers of JavaScript actions must update their 'runs.using' metadata to node24 and publish new releases. Workflow users should upgrade to the latest versions of first-party and third-party actions that support Node 24. Note that Node 24 does not support macOS 13.4 or earlier, nor ARM32 architectures, affecting self-hosted runner configurations.
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