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GitHub Expands OIDC Support for Dependabot
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Why it matters
- →Expands secure authentication options for developers using Dependabot and code scanning.
- →Facilitates easier management of credentials across multiple cloud platforms.
- →Enhances security by enabling dynamic, short-lived credential acquisition.
GitHub has announced an expansion of its OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication support for Dependabot and code scanning. The update now includes Cloudsmith and Google Artifact Registry, allowing organization administrators to configure OIDC-based credentials for private registries. This feature enables dynamic acquisition of short-lived credentials from cloud identity providers, similar to GitHub Actions workflows. The update is available on GitHub.com and will be part of GitHub Enterprise Server 3.22.
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- 1Dependabot Gains Cross-Org Access for Internal Repos
GitHub Changelog · May 11, 2026 · Related
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- 2Dependabot Gains Automatic Access to GitHub Registries
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