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Fix GitHub Actions authentication for protected repositories#58

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bugfix/actions-token-release
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Fix GitHub Actions authentication for protected repositories#58
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Summary

This bugfix resolves authentication issues in GitHub Actions workflows when attempting to push to protected repositories and branches by implementing proper token configuration.

Key Accomplishments

  • Updated release workflow to use ACTIONS_TOKEN for authenticated operations
  • Enhanced tag workflow to properly handle protected repository access
  • Ensured compliance with repository protection rules during automated releases

Breaking Changes

None. This change maintains backward compatibility while fixing existing authentication failures.

Testing Notes

  • Verify that release workflows can successfully push to protected branches
  • Confirm tag creation works properly in protected repositories
  • Test that all automated release processes complete without authentication errors

Infrastructure Considerations

  • Requires ACTIONS_TOKEN to be properly configured in repository secrets
  • Workflows now properly authenticate when interacting with protected branches
  • Enhanced security posture by using explicit token authentication for sensitive operations

This fix ensures reliable automated releases in repositories with branch protection rules enabled.


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Branch Info:

  • Source: bugfix/actions-token-release
  • Target: main
  • Type: bugfix

Co-Authored-By: Claude noreply@anthropic.com

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## Summary
This commit modifies the GitHub Actions workflow in `create-release.yml` to explicitly require the `ACTIONS_TOKEN` for pushing changes to the protected main branch, enhancing security and ensuring proper authentication.

## Key Changes
- Added a token configuration line to utilize `ACTIONS_TOKEN` or fallback to `github.token` for secure operations.

## Infrastructure Considerations
This change improves the security of the release process by ensuring that only authenticated actions can push to the main branch, aligning with best practices for CI/CD workflows.
…ted repositories

This commit modifies the GitHub Actions workflow in `tag-release.yml` to utilize `ACTIONS_TOKEN` for pushing tags to protected repositories, enhancing security by ensuring proper authentication. The configuration now falls back to `github.token` if `ACTIONS_TOKEN` is not set, maintaining functionality while improving security compliance.
@jfrench9 jfrench9 merged commit 8e66dd3 into main Feb 2, 2026
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