.github/FUNDING.yml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+ko_fi: softprops

.github/dependabot.yml

@@ -14,9 +14,7 @@ updates:
           - ">=3.0.0"
       - dependency-name: "@types/node"
         versions:
-          - ">=25.0.0"
-    cooldown:
-      default-days: 7
+          - ">=22.0.0"
     commit-message:
       prefix: "chore(deps)"
   - package-ecosystem: github-actions
@@ -27,7 +25,5 @@ updates:
       github-actions:
         patterns:
           - "*"
-    cooldown:
-      default-days: 7
     commit-message:
       prefix: "chore(deps)"

.github/workflows/main.yml

@@ -4,18 +4,13 @@ on:
   push:
   pull_request:
 
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-  issues: write
-  pull-requests: write
-
 jobs:
   build:
     runs-on: ubuntu-24.04
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@de0fac2e4500dabe0009e67214ff5f5447ce83dd # v5
 
-      - uses: actions/setup-node@48b55a011bda9f5d6aeb4c2d9c7362e8dae4041e # v6.4.0
+      - uses: actions/setup-node@53b83947a5a98c8d113130e565377fae1a50d02f # v6
         with:
           node-version-file: ".tool-versions"
           cache: "npm"
@@ -25,49 +20,10 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build
         run: npm run build
       - name: Check dist freshness
-        id: dist_freshness
-        continue-on-error: true
         run: |
           git diff --exit-code --stat -- dist/index.js \
           || (echo "##[error] found changed dist/index.js after build. please run 'npm run build' and commit the updated bundle" \
               && exit 1)
-      - name: Comment on stale dist bundle
-        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && steps.dist_freshness.outcome == 'failure'
-        env:
-          GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          GH_REPO: ${{ github.repository }}
-          PR_NUMBER: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
-        run: |
-          marker='<!-- dist-freshness-check -->'
-          diff_stat="$(git diff --stat -- dist/index.js)"
-          body=$(cat <<EOF
-          $marker
-          \`dist/index.js\` changed after \`npm run build\`.
-
-          Please run \`npm run build\` and commit the regenerated bundle.
-
-          \`\`\`text
-          $diff_stat
-          \`\`\`
-          EOF
-          )
-
-          existing_id="$(
-            gh api "repos/$GH_REPO/issues/$PR_NUMBER/comments" \
-              --jq '.[] | select(.user.login == "github-actions[bot]" and (.body | contains("<!-- dist-freshness-check -->"))) | .id' \
-              | tail -n 1
-          )"
-
-          if [ -n "$existing_id" ]; then
-            gh api --method PATCH "repos/$GH_REPO/issues/comments/$existing_id" -f body="$body" >/dev/null
-          else
-            gh api --method POST "repos/$GH_REPO/issues/$PR_NUMBER/comments" -f body="$body" >/dev/null
-          fi
-      - name: Fail on stale dist bundle
-        if: steps.dist_freshness.outcome == 'failure'
-        run: |
-          echo "##[error] found changed dist/index.js after build. please run 'npm run build' and commit the updated bundle"
-          exit 1
       - name: Test
         run: npm run test
       - name: Format

.tool-versions

@@ -1 +1 @@
-nodejs 24.14.1
+nodejs 24.11.0

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,42 +1,3 @@
-## 3.0.0
-
-`3.0.0` is a major release that moves the action runtime from Node 20 to Node 24.
-Use `v3` on GitHub-hosted runners and self-hosted fleets that already support the
-Node 24 Actions runtime. If you still need the last Node 20-compatible line, stay on
-`v2.6.2`.
-
-## What's Changed
-
-### Other Changes 🔄
-
-* Move the action runtime and bundle target to Node 24
-* Update `@types/node` to the Node 24 line and allow future Dependabot updates
-* Keep the floating major tag on `v3`; `v2` remains pinned to the latest `2.x` release
-
-## 2.6.2
-
-## What's Changed
-
-### Other Changes 🔄
-
-* chore(deps): bump picomatch from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/softprops/action-gh-release/pull/775
-* chore(deps): bump brace-expansion from 5.0.4 to 5.0.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/softprops/action-gh-release/pull/777
-* chore(deps): bump vite from 8.0.0 to 8.0.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/softprops/action-gh-release/pull/781
-
-## 2.6.1
-
-`2.6.1` is a patch release focused on restoring linked discussion thread creation when
-`discussion_category_name` is set. It fixes `#764`, where the draft-first publish flow
-stopped carrying the discussion category through the final publish step.
-
-If you still hit an issue after upgrading, please open a report with the bug template and include a minimal repro or sanitized workflow snippet where possible.
-
-## What's Changed
-
-### Bug fixes 🐛
-
-* fix: preserve discussion category on publish by @chenrui333 in https://github.com/softprops/action-gh-release/pull/765
-
 ## 2.6.0
 
 `2.6.0` is a minor release centered on `previous_tag` support for `generate_release_notes`,

README.md

@@ -39,9 +39,6 @@ Typically usage of this action involves adding a step to a build that
 is gated pushes to git tags. You may find `step.if` field helpful in accomplishing this
 as it maximizes the reuse value of your workflow for non-tag pushes.
 
-`v3` requires a GitHub Actions runtime that supports Node 24. If you still need the
-last Node 20-compatible line, stay on `v2.6.2`.
-
 Below is a simple example of `step.if` tag gating
 
 ```yaml
@@ -56,7 +53,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v6
       - name: Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
         if: github.ref_type == 'tag'
 ```
 
@@ -77,7 +74,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v6
       - name: Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
 ```
 
 ### ⬆️ Uploading release assets
@@ -108,7 +105,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Test
         run: cat Release.txt
       - name: Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
         if: github.ref_type == 'tag'
         with:
           files: Release.txt
@@ -132,7 +129,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Test
         run: cat Release.txt
       - name: Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
         if: github.ref_type == 'tag'
         with:
           files: |
@@ -149,7 +146,7 @@ and keep the `files` patterns relative to that directory.
 
 ```yaml
 - name: Release
-  uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+  uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
   if: github.ref_type == 'tag'
   with:
     working_directory: dist
@@ -178,7 +175,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Generate Changelog
         run: echo "# Good things have arrived" > ${{ github.workspace }}-CHANGELOG.txt
       - name: Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
         if: github.ref_type == 'tag'
         with:
           body_path: ${{ github.workspace }}-CHANGELOG.txt
@@ -196,7 +193,7 @@ comparison range does not match the release series you want to publish.
 
 ```yaml
 - name: Release
-  uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+  uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
   with:
     tag_name: stage-2026-03-15
     target_commitish: ${{ github.sha }}

RELEASE.md

@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ Use this checklist when cutting a new `action-gh-release` release.
 1. Update [package.json](package.json) to the new version.
 2. Add the new entry at the top of [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md).
    - Summarize the release in 1 short paragraph.
-   - If the summary mentions issues, use plain `#123` references or full issue links; do not wrap issue numbers like `#123` in backticks.
    - Prefer user-facing fixes and features over internal churn.
    - Keep the merged PR list aligned with `.github/release.yml` categories.
 3. Run `npm i` to refresh [package-lock.json](package-lock.json).
@@ -23,14 +22,13 @@ Use this checklist when cutting a new `action-gh-release` release.
    - `npm run build`
    - `npm test`
 5. Commit the release prep.
-   - Use a plain release commit message like `release 3.0.0`.
+   - Use a plain release commit message like `release 2.5.4`.
 6. Create the annotated tag for the release commit.
-   - Example: `git tag -a v3.0.0 -m "v3.0.0"`
+   - Example: `git tag -a v2.5.4 -m "v2.5.4"`
 7. Push the commit and tag.
-   - Example: `git push origin master && git push origin v3.0.0`
+   - Example: `git push origin master && git push origin v2.5.4`
 8. Move the floating major tag to the new release tag.
-   - For the current major line, run `npm run updatetag` to move `v3`.
-   - Keep `v2` pinned to the latest `2.x` release for consumers that still need the Node 20 runtime.
+   - For the current major line, either run `npm run updatetag` or update the script first if the major ever changes.
    - Verify the floating tag points at the same commit as the new full tag.
 9. Create the GitHub release from the new tag.
    - Prefer the release body from [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md), then let GitHub append generated notes only if they add value.

__tests__/github.test.ts

@@ -226,64 +226,6 @@ describe('github', () => {
       );
       expect(createRelease.mock.calls[0][0]).not.toHaveProperty('previous_tag_name');
     });
-
-    it('passes discussion_category_name when finalizing a release', async () => {
-      const updateRelease = vi.fn(async () => ({
-        data: {
-          id: 1,
-          upload_url: 'test',
-          html_url: 'test',
-          tag_name: 'v1.0.0',
-          name: 'v1.0.0',
-          body: 'test',
-          target_commitish: 'main',
-          draft: false,
-          prerelease: false,
-          assets: [],
-        },
-      }));
-
-      const releaser = new GitHubReleaser({
-        rest: {
-          repos: {
-            generateReleaseNotes: vi.fn(),
-            createRelease: vi.fn(),
-            updateRelease,
-            getReleaseByTag: vi.fn(),
-            listReleaseAssets: vi.fn(),
-            deleteReleaseAsset: vi.fn(),
-            deleteRelease: vi.fn(),
-            updateReleaseAsset: vi.fn(),
-            listReleases: {
-              endpoint: {
-                merge: vi.fn(),
-              },
-            },
-          },
-        },
-        paginate: {
-          iterator: vi.fn(),
-        },
-        request: vi.fn(),
-      } as any);
-
-      await releaser.finalizeRelease({
-        owner: 'owner',
-        repo: 'repo',
-        release_id: 1,
-        make_latest: 'legacy',
-        discussion_category_name: 'Announcements',
-      });
-
-      expect(updateRelease).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
-        owner: 'owner',
-        repo: 'repo',
-        release_id: 1,
-        draft: false,
-        make_latest: 'legacy',
-        discussion_category_name: 'Announcements',
-      });
-    });
   });
 
   describe('finalizeRelease input_draft behavior', () => {
@@ -367,49 +309,10 @@ describe('github', () => {
           owner: 'owner',
           repo: 'repo',
           release_id: release.id,
-          make_latest: undefined,
-          discussion_category_name: undefined,
         });
       }
     });
 
-    it('passes discussion_category_name through when finalizing a draft release', async () => {
-      const finalizeReleaseSpy = vi.fn(async () => ({ data: finalizedRelease }));
-
-      const releaser: Releaser = {
-        getReleaseByTag: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        createRelease: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        updateRelease: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        finalizeRelease: finalizeReleaseSpy,
-        allReleases: async function* () {
-          throw new Error('Not implemented');
-        },
-        listReleaseAssets: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        deleteReleaseAsset: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        deleteRelease: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        updateReleaseAsset: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-        uploadReleaseAsset: () => Promise.reject('Not implemented'),
-      };
-
-      await finalizeRelease(
-        {
-          ...config,
-          input_draft: false,
-          input_discussion_category_name: 'Announcements',
-        },
-        releaser,
-        draftRelease,
-      );
-
-      expect(finalizeReleaseSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
-        owner: 'owner',
-        repo: 'repo',
-        release_id: draftRelease.id,
-        make_latest: undefined,
-        discussion_category_name: 'Announcements',
-      });
-    });
-
     it('deletes a newly created draft when tag creation is blocked by repository rules', async () => {
       const finalizeReleaseSpy = vi.fn(async () => {
         throw {

action.yml

@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ outputs:
   assets:
     description: "JSON array containing information about each uploaded asset, in the format given [here](https://docs.github.com/en/rest/reference/repos#upload-a-release-asset--code-samples) (minus the `uploader` field)"
 runs:
-  using: "node24"
+  using: "node20"
   main: "dist/index.js"
 branding:
   color: "green"

package.json

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 {
   "name": "action-gh-release",
-  "version": "3.0.0",
+  "version": "2.6.0",
   "private": true,
   "description": "GitHub Action for creating GitHub Releases",
   "main": "lib/main.js",
   "scripts": {
-    "build": "esbuild src/main.ts --bundle --platform=node --format=cjs --target=node24 --outfile=dist/index.js --minify",
-    "build-debug": "esbuild src/main.ts --bundle --platform=node --format=cjs --target=node24 --outfile=dist/index.js --sourcemap --keep-names",
+    "build": "esbuild src/main.ts --bundle --platform=node --format=cjs --target=node20 --outfile=dist/index.js --minify",
+    "build-debug": "esbuild src/main.ts --bundle --platform=node --format=cjs --target=node20 --outfile=dist/index.js --sourcemap --keep-names",
     "typecheck": "tsc --noEmit",
     "test": "vitest --coverage",
     "fmt": "prettier --write \"src/**/*.ts\" \"__tests__/**/*.ts\"",
     "fmtcheck": "prettier --check \"src/**/*.ts\" \"__tests__/**/*.ts\"",
-    "updatetag": "git tag -d v3 >/dev/null 2>&1 || true; git push origin :v3 >/dev/null 2>&1 || true; git tag -a v3 -m '' && git push origin v3"
+    "updatetag": "git tag -d v2 && git push origin :v2 && git tag -a v2 -m '' && git push origin v2"
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@
     "actions"
   ],
   "author": "softprops",
-  "engines": {
-    "node": ">=24"
-  },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@actions/core": "^3.0.1",
-    "@actions/github": "^9.1.1",
+    "@actions/core": "^3.0.0",
+    "@actions/github": "^9.0.0",
     "@octokit/plugin-retry": "^8.1.0",
     "@octokit/plugin-throttling": "^11.0.3",
     "glob": "^13.0.6",
@@ -35,12 +32,12 @@
   "devDependencies": {
     "@types/glob": "^9.0.0",
     "@types/mime-types": "^3.0.1",
-    "@types/node": "^24",
-    "@vitest/coverage-v8": "^4.1.5",
-    "esbuild": "^0.28.0",
-    "prettier": "3.8.3",
+    "@types/node": "^20.19.37",
+    "@vitest/coverage-v8": "^4.1.0",
+    "esbuild": "^0.27.3",
+    "prettier": "3.8.1",
     "ts-node": "^10.9.2",
-    "typescript": "^6.0.3",
+    "typescript": "^5.9.3",
     "typescript-formatter": "^7.2.2",
     "vitest": "^4.0.4"
   }

src/github.ts

@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ export interface Releaser {
     repo: string;
     release_id: number;
     make_latest: 'true' | 'false' | 'legacy' | undefined;
-    discussion_category_name: string | undefined;
   }): Promise<{ data: Release }>;
 
   allReleases(params: { owner: string; repo: string }): AsyncIterable<{ data: Release[] }>;
@@ -182,7 +181,6 @@ export class GitHubReleaser implements Releaser {
     repo: string;
     release_id: number;
     make_latest: 'true' | 'false' | 'legacy' | undefined;
-    discussion_category_name: string | undefined;
   }) {
     return await this.github.rest.repos.updateRelease({
       owner: params.owner,
@@ -190,7 +188,6 @@ export class GitHubReleaser implements Releaser {
       release_id: params.release_id,
       draft: false,
       make_latest: params.make_latest,
-      discussion_category_name: params.discussion_category_name,
     });
   }
 
@@ -367,7 +364,7 @@ export const upload = async (
         size,
         mime,
         token: config.github_token,
-        data: fh.readableWebStream(),
+        data: fh.readableWebStream({ type: 'bytes' }),
       });
     } finally {
       await fh.close();
@@ -644,7 +641,6 @@ export const finalizeRelease = async (
       repo,
       release_id: release.id,
       make_latest: config.input_make_latest,
-      discussion_category_name: config.input_discussion_category_name,
     });
 
     return data;