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@actions/github

What changed in @actions/github 5 to 9, from its official release notes, upgrade guides and advisories. Sources checked 2026-10-27.

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@actions/github 93 changes

Breaking changes 1

  • The package is ESM-only; CommonJS consumers must use dynamic import() instead of require().

    9.0.0release notes

Behavior and default changes 1

  • When ACTIONS_ORCHESTRATION_ID is set, its value is appended to the user-agent.

    9.1.0release notes

Fixes and other changes 1

  • Migrating to ESM fixes TypeScript compilation and enables proper imports from this types entry point.

    9.0.0release notes

@actions/github 81 changes

Breaking changes 1

  • The minimum supported Node.js version is now 20, previously 18.

    8.0.0release notes

@actions/github 51 changes

New APIs and options 1