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Self-hosted runners
The Self-hosted runners API allows you to register, view, and delete self-hosted runners.
About the Self-hosted runners API
The Self-hosted runners API allows you to register, view, and delete self-hosted runners. Self-hosted runners allow you to host your own runners and customize the environment used to run jobs in your GitHub Actions workflows. For more information, see "Hosting your own runners."
This API is available for authenticated users, OAuth Apps, and GitHub Apps. Access tokens require repo
scope for private repositories and public_repo
scope for public repositories. GitHub Apps must have the administration
permission for repositories the organization_self_hosted_runners
permission for organizations. Authenticated users must have admin access to repositories or organizations, or the manage_runners:enterprise
scope for enterprises to use this API.
List self-hosted runners for an enterprise
Lists all self-hosted runners configured for an enterprise.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
Query parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
per_page integerThe number of results per page (max 100). Default: |
page integerPage number of the results to fetch. Default: |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners
Response
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"runners": [
{
"id": 23,
"name": "linux_runner",
"os": "linux",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 11,
"name": "Linux",
"type": "read-only"
}
]
},
{
"id": 24,
"name": "mac_runner",
"os": "macos",
"status": "offline",
"busy": false,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
]
}
List runner applications for an enterprise
Lists binaries for the runner application that you can download and run.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/downloads
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"os": "osx",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "win",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip",
"filename": "actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
}
]
Create a registration token for an enterprise
Returns a token that you can pass to the config
script. The token expires after one hour.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using registration token
Configure your self-hosted runner, replacing TOKEN
with the registration token provided by this endpoint.
./config.sh --url https://github.com/enterprises/octo-enterprise --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/registration-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "LLBF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-22T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Create a remove token for an enterprise
Returns a token that you can pass to the config
script to remove a self-hosted runner from an enterprise. The token expires after one hour.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using remove token
To remove your self-hosted runner from an enterprise, replace TOKEN
with the remove token provided by this
endpoint.
./config.sh remove --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/remove-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "AABF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-29T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Get a self-hosted runner for an enterprise
Gets a specific self-hosted runner configured in an enterprise.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 23,
"name": "MBP",
"os": "macos",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
Delete a self-hosted runner from an enterprise
Forces the removal of a self-hosted runner from an enterprise. You can use this endpoint to completely remove the runner when the machine you were using no longer exists.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:enterprise
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
enterprise stringRequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
Code samples
curl \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 204
List self-hosted runners for an organization
Lists all self-hosted runners configured in an organization.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
Query parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
per_page integerThe number of results per page (max 100). Default: |
page integerPage number of the results to fetch. Default: |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners
Response
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"runners": [
{
"id": 23,
"name": "linux_runner",
"os": "linux",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 11,
"name": "Linux",
"type": "read-only"
}
]
},
{
"id": 24,
"name": "mac_runner",
"os": "macos",
"status": "offline",
"busy": false,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
]
}
List runner applications for an organization
Lists binaries for the runner application that you can download and run.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners/downloads
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"os": "osx",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "win",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip",
"filename": "actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
}
]
Create a registration token for an organization
Returns a token that you can pass to the config
script. The token expires after one hour.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using registration token
Configure your self-hosted runner, replacing TOKEN
with the registration token provided by this endpoint.
./config.sh --url https://github.com/octo-org --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners/registration-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "LLBF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-22T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Create a remove token for an organization
Returns a token that you can pass to the config
script to remove a self-hosted runner from an organization. The token expires after one hour.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using remove token
To remove your self-hosted runner from an organization, replace TOKEN
with the remove token provided by this
endpoint.
./config.sh remove --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners/remove-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "AABF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-29T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Get a self-hosted runner for an organization
Gets a specific self-hosted runner configured in an organization.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 23,
"name": "MBP",
"os": "macos",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
Delete a self-hosted runner from an organization
Forces the removal of a self-hosted runner from an organization. You can use this endpoint to completely remove the runner when the machine you were using no longer exists.
You must authenticate using an access token with the admin:org
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
org stringRequiredThe organization name. The name is not case sensitive. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
Code samples
curl \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/orgs/ORG/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 204
List self-hosted runners for a repository
Lists all self-hosted runners configured in a repository. You must authenticate using an access token with the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
Query parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
per_page integerThe number of results per page (max 100). Default: |
page integerPage number of the results to fetch. Default: |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners
Response
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"runners": [
{
"id": 23,
"name": "linux_runner",
"os": "linux",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 11,
"name": "Linux",
"type": "read-only"
}
]
},
{
"id": 24,
"name": "mac_runner",
"os": "macos",
"status": "offline",
"busy": false,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
]
}
List runner applications for a repository
Lists binaries for the runner application that you can download and run.
You must authenticate using an access token with the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners/downloads
Response
Status: 200
[
{
"os": "osx",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-osx-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-x64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm-2.164.0.tar.gz"
},
{
"os": "win",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip",
"filename": "actions-runner-win-x64-2.164.0.zip"
},
{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.164.0/actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm64-2.164.0.tar.gz"
}
]
Create a registration token for a repository
Returns a token that you can pass to the config
script. The token expires after one hour. You must authenticate
using an access token with the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using registration token
Configure your self-hosted runner, replacing TOKEN
with the registration token provided by this endpoint.
./config.sh --url https://github.com/octo-org/octo-repo-artifacts --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners/registration-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "LLBF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-22T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Create a remove token for a repository
Returns a token that you can pass to remove a self-hosted runner from a repository. The token expires after one hour.
You must authenticate using an access token with the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Example using remove token
To remove your self-hosted runner from a repository, replace TOKEN with the remove token provided by this endpoint.
./config.sh remove --token TOKEN
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
201 | Created |
Code samples
curl \
-X POST \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners/remove-token
Response
Status: 201
{
"token": "AABF3JGZDX3P5PMEXLND6TS6FCWO6",
"expires_at": "2020-01-29T12:13:35.123-08:00"
}
Get a self-hosted runner for a repository
Gets a specific self-hosted runner configured in a repository.
You must authenticate using an access token with the repo
scope to use this
endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples
curl \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 23,
"name": "MBP",
"os": "macos",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"labels": [
{
"id": 5,
"name": "self-hosted",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 7,
"name": "X64",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 20,
"name": "macOS",
"type": "read-only"
},
{
"id": 21,
"name": "no-gpu",
"type": "custom"
}
]
}
Delete a self-hosted runner from a repository
Forces the removal of a self-hosted runner from a repository. You can use this endpoint to completely remove the runner when the machine you were using no longer exists.
You must authenticate using an access token with the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Parameters
Headers |
---|
Name, Type, Description |
accept stringSetting to |
Path parameters |
Name, Type, Description |
owner stringRequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo stringRequiredThe name of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
runner_id integerRequiredUnique identifier of the self-hosted runner. |
HTTP response status codes
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
Code samples
curl \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
-H "Authorization: token <TOKEN>" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runners/RUNNER_ID
Response
Status: 204