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Rotate Homebrew TAP GitHub PAT before Feb 6, 2027 #4071

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As part of the GoReleaser Homebrew Cask integration (#3734), a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) was created with repo scope on the StackExchange org to allow automated Homebrew formula updates.

See: #3734 (comment)

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Secret name HOMEBREW_TAP_GITHUB_TOKEN (repository secret)
Scope repo access to StackExchange org
Expires Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Action needed by ~Jan 18, 2027

Action required

  1. Generate a new PAT with the same scopes
  2. Update the repository secret HOMEBREW_TAP_GITHUB_TOKEN in Settings → Secrets
  3. Verify the next GoReleaser release successfully updates the Homebrew tap
  4. Create a new tracking issue for the next rotation cycle

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