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REST API endpoints for GitHub Actions artifacts
Use the REST API to interact with artifacts in GitHub Actions.
About artifacts in GitHub Actions
You can use the REST API to download, delete, and retrieve information about workflow artifacts in GitHub Actions. Artifacts enable you to share data between jobs in a workflow and store data once that workflow has completed. For more information, see "Storing and sharing data from a workflow."
List artifacts for a repository
Lists all artifacts for a repository.
Anyone with read access to the repository can use this endpoint.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint with a private repository.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List artifacts for a repository"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "List artifacts for a repository"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
name string The name field of an artifact. When specified, only artifacts with this name will be returned. |
HTTP response status codes for "List artifacts for a repository"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List artifacts for a repository"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/artifacts
Response
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"artifacts": [
{
"id": 11,
"node_id": "MDg6QXJ0aWZhY3QxMQ==",
"name": "Rails",
"size_in_bytes": 556,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11",
"archive_download_url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11/zip",
"expired": false,
"created_at": "2020-01-10T14:59:22Z",
"expires_at": "2020-03-21T14:59:22Z",
"updated_at": "2020-02-21T14:59:22Z",
"workflow_run": {
"id": 2332938,
"repository_id": 1296269,
"head_repository_id": 1296269,
"head_branch": "main",
"head_sha": "328faa0536e6fef19753d9d91dc96a9931694ce3"
}
},
{
"id": 13,
"node_id": "MDg6QXJ0aWZhY3QxMw==",
"name": "Test output",
"size_in_bytes": 453,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/13",
"archive_download_url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/13/zip",
"expired": false,
"created_at": "2020-01-10T14:59:22Z",
"expires_at": "2020-03-21T14:59:22Z",
"updated_at": "2020-02-21T14:59:22Z",
"workflow_run": {
"id": 2332942,
"repository_id": 1296269,
"head_repository_id": 1296269,
"head_branch": "main",
"head_sha": "178f4f6090b3fccad4a65b3e83d076a622d59652"
}
}
]
}
Get an artifact
Gets a specific artifact for a workflow run.
Anyone with read access to the repository can use this endpoint.
If the repository is private, OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Get an artifact"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Get an artifact"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
artifact_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the artifact. |
HTTP response status codes for "Get an artifact"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "Get an artifact"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/artifacts/ARTIFACT_ID
Response
Status: 200
{
"id": 11,
"node_id": "MDg6QXJ0aWZhY3QxMQ==",
"name": "Rails",
"size_in_bytes": 556,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11",
"archive_download_url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11/zip",
"expired": false,
"created_at": "2020-01-10T14:59:22Z",
"expires_at": "2020-01-21T14:59:22Z",
"updated_at": "2020-01-21T14:59:22Z",
"workflow_run": {
"id": 2332938,
"repository_id": 1296269,
"head_repository_id": 1296269,
"head_branch": "main",
"head_sha": "328faa0536e6fef19753d9d91dc96a9931694ce3"
}
}
Delete an artifact
Deletes an artifact for a workflow run.
OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete an artifact"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (write)
Parameters for "Delete an artifact"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
artifact_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the artifact. |
HTTP response status codes for "Delete an artifact"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
204 | No Content |
Code samples for "Delete an artifact"
Request example
curl -L \
-X DELETE \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/artifacts/ARTIFACT_ID
Response
Status: 204
Download an artifact
Gets a redirect URL to download an archive for a repository. This URL expires after 1 minute. Look for Location:
in
the response header to find the URL for the download. The :archive_format
must be zip
.
OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Download an artifact"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "Download an artifact"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
artifact_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the artifact. |
archive_format string Required |
HTTP response status codes for "Download an artifact"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
302 | Found |
410 | Gone |
Code samples for "Download an artifact"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/artifacts/ARTIFACT_ID/ARCHIVE_FORMAT
Response
Status: 302
List workflow run artifacts
Lists artifacts for a workflow run.
Anyone with read access to the repository can use this endpoint.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the repo
scope to use this endpoint with a private repository.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List workflow run artifacts"
This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:
- GitHub App user access tokens
- GitHub App installation access tokens
- Fine-grained personal access tokens
The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:
- "Actions" repository permissions (read)
This endpoint can be used without authentication or the aforementioned permissions if only public resources are requested.
Parameters for "List workflow run artifacts"
Name, Type, Description |
---|
accept string Setting to |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
owner string RequiredThe account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive. |
repo string RequiredThe name of the repository without the |
run_id integer RequiredThe unique identifier of the workflow run. |
Name, Type, Description |
---|
per_page integer The number of results per page (max 100). For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
page integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: |
name string The name field of an artifact. When specified, only artifacts with this name will be returned. |
HTTP response status codes for "List workflow run artifacts"
Status code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List workflow run artifacts"
Request example
curl -L \
-H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
-H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
http(s)://HOSTNAME/api/v3/repos/OWNER/REPO/actions/runs/RUN_ID/artifacts
Response
Status: 200
{
"total_count": 2,
"artifacts": [
{
"id": 11,
"node_id": "MDg6QXJ0aWZhY3QxMQ==",
"name": "Rails",
"size_in_bytes": 556,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11",
"archive_download_url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/11/zip",
"expired": false,
"created_at": "2020-01-10T14:59:22Z",
"expires_at": "2020-03-21T14:59:22Z",
"updated_at": "2020-02-21T14:59:22Z",
"workflow_run": {
"id": 2332938,
"repository_id": 1296269,
"head_repository_id": 1296269,
"head_branch": "main",
"head_sha": "328faa0536e6fef19753d9d91dc96a9931694ce3"
}
},
{
"id": 13,
"node_id": "MDg6QXJ0aWZhY3QxMw==",
"name": "Test output",
"size_in_bytes": 453,
"url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/13",
"archive_download_url": "https://HOSTNAME/repos/octo-org/octo-docs/actions/artifacts/13/zip",
"expired": false,
"created_at": "2020-01-10T14:59:22Z",
"expires_at": "2020-03-21T14:59:22Z",
"updated_at": "2020-02-21T14:59:22Z",
"workflow_run": {
"id": 2332942,
"repository_id": 1296269,
"head_repository_id": 1296269,
"head_branch": "main",
"head_sha": "178f4f6090b3fccad4a65b3e83d076a622d59652"
}
}
]
}