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GitHub Actions workflow lockfiles enter public preview
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Why it matters
- →Lockfiles prevent supply chain attacks where compromised actions change behavior without repository history changes.
- →Dependabot integration automates lockfile maintenance, reducing operational friction for security teams.
- →Enterprise policy enforcement allows organizations to mandate secure CI/CD practices across all repositories.
GitHub has launched public preview support for workflow dependency lockfiles across GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Free plans. The feature pins reusable workflows and third-party actions to specific commits, preventing unexpected code changes caused by moving tags or branches. Administrators can enforce locking via policy, while Dependabot automatically regenerates lockfile entries during updates. The tool is available through the gh-actions-lock CLI extension.
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