GitHub-hosted runners

List GitHub-hosted runners for an organization

Lists all GitHub-hosted runners configured in an organization.

OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runner:org scope to use this endpoint.

Fine-grained access tokens for "List GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "List GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

Query parameters
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: `30`
`page` integer The page number of the results to fetch. For more information, see "Using pagination in the REST API." Default: `1`

HTTP response status codes for "List GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "List GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners

Response

Status: 200

{
  "total_count": 2,
  "runners": [
    {
      "id": 5,
      "name": "My hosted ubuntu runner",
      "runner_group_id": 2,
      "platform": "linux-x64",
      "image": {
        "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
        "size": 86
      },
      "machine_size_details": {
        "id": "4-core",
        "cpu_cores": 4,
        "memory_gb": 16,
        "storage_gb": 150
      },
      "status": "Ready",
      "maximum_runners": 10,
      "public_ip_enabled": true,
      "public_ips": [
        {
          "enabled": true,
          "prefix": "20.80.208.150",
          "length": 31
        }
      ],
      "last_active_on": "2022-10-09T23:39:01Z"
    },
    {
      "id": 7,
      "name": "My hosted Windows runner",
      "runner_group_id": 2,
      "platform": "win-x64",
      "image": {
        "id": "windows-latest",
        "size": 256
      },
      "machine_size_details": {
        "id": "8-core",
        "cpu_cores": 8,
        "memory_gb": 32,
        "storage_gb": 300
      },
      "status": "Ready",
      "maximum_runners": 20,
      "public_ip_enabled": false,
      "public_ips": [],
      "last_active_on": "2023-04-26T15:23:37Z"
    }
  ]
}

Create a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization

Creates a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization. OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:org scope to use this endpoint.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Create a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (write)

Parameters for "Create a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

Name, Type, Description

name string Required

Name of the runner. Must be between 1 and 64 characters and may only contain upper and lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, '.', '-', and '_'.

image object Required

The image of runner. To list all available images, use GET /actions/hosted-runners/images/github-owned or GET /actions/hosted-runners/images/partner.

Properties of image

Name, Type, Description
`id` string The unique identifier of the runner image.
`source` string The source of the runner image. Can be one of: `github`, `partner`, `custom`
`version` string or null The version of the runner image to deploy. This is relevant only for runners using custom images.

size string Required

The machine size of the runner. To list available sizes, use GET actions/hosted-runners/machine-sizes

runner_group_id integer Required

The existing runner group to add this runner to.

maximum_runners integer

The maximum amount of runners to scale up to. Runners will not auto-scale above this number. Use this setting to limit your cost.

enable_static_ip boolean

Whether this runner should be created with a static public IP. Note limit on account. To list limits on account, use GET actions/hosted-runners/limits

HTTP response status codes for "Create a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Status code	Description
`201`	Created

Code samples for "Create a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Request example

post/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners

curl -L \
  -X POST \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners \
  -d '{"name":"My Hosted runner","image":{"id":"ubuntu-latest","source":"github","version":"latest"},"runner_group_id":1,"size":"4-core","maximum_runners":50,"enable_static_ip":false}'

Response

Status: 201

{
  "id": 5,
  "name": "My hosted ubuntu runner",
  "runner_group_id": 2,
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "image": {
    "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
    "size": 86
  },
  "machine_size_details": {
    "id": "4-core",
    "cpu_cores": 4,
    "memory_gb": 16,
    "storage_gb": 150
  },
  "status": "Ready",
  "maximum_runners": 10,
  "public_ip_enabled": true,
  "public_ips": [
    {
      "enabled": true,
      "prefix": "20.80.208.150",
      "length": 31
    }
  ],
  "last_active_on": "2022-10-09T23:39:01Z"
}

Get GitHub-owned images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization

Get the list of GitHub-owned images available for GitHub-hosted runners for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get GitHub-owned images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get GitHub-owned images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

HTTP response status codes for "Get GitHub-owned images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get GitHub-owned images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/images/github-owned

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/images/github-owned

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "size_gb": 86,
  "display_name": "20.04",
  "source": "github"
}

Get partner images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization

Get the list of partner images available for GitHub-hosted runners for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get partner images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get partner images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

HTTP response status codes for "Get partner images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get partner images for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/images/partner

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/images/partner

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "size_gb": 86,
  "display_name": "20.04",
  "source": "github"
}

Get limits on GitHub-hosted runners for an organization

Get the GitHub-hosted runners limits for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get limits on GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get limits on GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

HTTP response status codes for "Get limits on GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get limits on GitHub-hosted runners for an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/limits

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/limits

Response

Status: 200

{
  "public_ips": {
    "current_usage": 17,
    "maximum": 50
  }
}

Get GitHub-hosted runners machine specs for an organization

Get the list of machine specs available for GitHub-hosted runners for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get GitHub-hosted runners machine specs for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get GitHub-hosted runners machine specs for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

HTTP response status codes for "Get GitHub-hosted runners machine specs for an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get GitHub-hosted runners machine specs for an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/machine-sizes

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/machine-sizes

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": "4-core",
  "cpu_cores": 4,
  "memory_gb": 16,
  "storage_gb": 150
}

Get platforms for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization

Get the list of platforms available for GitHub-hosted runners for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get platforms for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get platforms for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.

HTTP response status codes for "Get platforms for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get platforms for GitHub-hosted runners in an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/platforms

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/platforms

Response

Status: 200

{
  "total_count": 1,
  "platforms": [
    "linux-x64",
    "win-x64"
  ]
}

Get a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization

Gets a GitHub-hosted runner configured in an organization.

OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:org scope to use this endpoint.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Get a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (read)

Parameters for "Get a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.
`hosted_runner_id` integer Required Unique identifier of the GitHub-hosted runner.

HTTP response status codes for "Get a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Get a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Request example

get/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/{hosted_runner_id}

curl -L \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/HOSTED_RUNNER_ID

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": 5,
  "name": "My hosted ubuntu runner",
  "runner_group_id": 2,
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "image": {
    "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
    "size": 86
  },
  "machine_size_details": {
    "id": "4-core",
    "cpu_cores": 4,
    "memory_gb": 16,
    "storage_gb": 150
  },
  "status": "Ready",
  "maximum_runners": 10,
  "public_ip_enabled": true,
  "public_ips": [
    {
      "enabled": true,
      "prefix": "20.80.208.150",
      "length": 31
    }
  ],
  "last_active_on": "2022-10-09T23:39:01Z"
}

Update a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization

Updates a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization. OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:org scope to use this endpoint.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Update a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (write)

Parameters for "Update a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.
`hosted_runner_id` integer Required Unique identifier of the GitHub-hosted runner.

Body parameters
Name, Type, Description
`name` string Name of the runner. Must be between 1 and 64 characters and may only contain upper and lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, '.', '-', and '_'.
`runner_group_id` integer The existing runner group to add this runner to.
`maximum_runners` integer The maximum amount of runners to scale up to. Runners will not auto-scale above this number. Use this setting to limit your cost.
`enable_static_ip` boolean Whether this runner should be updated with a static public IP. Note limit on account. To list limits on account, use `GET actions/hosted-runners/limits`
`image_version` string or null The version of the runner image to deploy. This is relevant only for runners using custom images.

HTTP response status codes for "Update a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Status code	Description
`200`	OK

Code samples for "Update a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Request example

patch/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/{hosted_runner_id}

curl -L \
  -X PATCH \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/HOSTED_RUNNER_ID \
  -d '{"name":"My larger runner","runner_group_id":1,"maximum_runners":50,"enable_static_ip":false,"image_version":"1.0.0"}'

Response

Status: 200

{
  "id": 5,
  "name": "My hosted ubuntu runner",
  "runner_group_id": 2,
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "image": {
    "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
    "size": 86
  },
  "machine_size_details": {
    "id": "4-core",
    "cpu_cores": 4,
    "memory_gb": 16,
    "storage_gb": 150
  },
  "status": "Ready",
  "maximum_runners": 10,
  "public_ip_enabled": true,
  "public_ips": [
    {
      "enabled": true,
      "prefix": "20.80.208.150",
      "length": 31
    }
  ],
  "last_active_on": "2022-10-09T23:39:01Z"
}

Delete a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization

Deletes a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization.

Fine-grained access tokens for "Delete a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

This endpoint works with the following fine-grained token types:

The fine-grained token must have the following permission set:

"Administration" organization permissions (write)

Parameters for "Delete a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Headers
Name, Type, Description
`accept` string Setting to `application/vnd.github+json` is recommended.

Path parameters
Name, Type, Description
`org` string Required The organization name. The name is not case sensitive.
`hosted_runner_id` integer Required Unique identifier of the GitHub-hosted runner.

HTTP response status codes for "Delete a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Status code	Description
`202`	Accepted

Code samples for "Delete a GitHub-hosted runner for an organization"

Request example

delete/orgs/{org}/actions/hosted-runners/{hosted_runner_id}

curl -L \
  -X DELETE \
  -H "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR-TOKEN>" \
  -H "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" \
  https://api.github.com/orgs/ORG/actions/hosted-runners/HOSTED_RUNNER_ID

Response

Status: 202

{
  "id": 5,
  "name": "My hosted ubuntu runner",
  "runner_group_id": 2,
  "platform": "linux-x64",
  "image": {
    "id": "ubuntu-20.04",
    "size": 86
  },
  "machine_size_details": {
    "id": "4-core",
    "cpu_cores": 4,
    "memory_gb": 16,
    "storage_gb": 150
  },
  "status": "Ready",
  "maximum_runners": 10,
  "public_ip_enabled": true,
  "public_ips": [
    {
      "enabled": true,
      "prefix": "20.80.208.150",
      "length": 31
    }
  ],
  "last_active_on": "2022-10-09T23:39:01Z"
}