Handle Fork Pull Requests - #846
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Prevent fork-controlled code from accessing production OIDC credentials while retaining read-only checks. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Pull request overview
Prevents privileged automation from running on fork-originated pull requests while retaining read-only validation.
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- Skips credential-dependent build jobs for fork pull requests.
- Adds a caution comment when a fork pull request is opened.
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.github/workflows/fork-pull-request-caution.yml |
Posts the fork-review caution. |
.github/workflows/build.yml |
Restricts privileged jobs to trusted branches. |
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Superseded by #847, which uses a branch in the base repository so the privileged workflow path can run. |
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Purpose
Prevent fork-originated pull requests from running privileged automation when repository credentials are unavailable.
Impact
Fork pull requests retain read-only build and security checks. Privileged updates are skipped, and reviewers receive a caution about reduced automation.