[release/v7.6] Github Workflow cleanup #26439
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Pull Request Overview
This PR backports GitHub Actions workflow cleanup changes from the master branch to the release/v7.6 branch. The changes improve security posture by pinning script downloads to specific commits (OpenSSF Scorecard requirement) and remove deprecated GitHub Actions workflows that are no longer in use.
- Pins
install-powershell.shanddownload.shscript references to a specific commit hash for security compliance - Removes five deprecated GitHub Actions workflows (AssignPrs, createReminders, processReminders, markdownLink, markdownLinkDaily)
- Includes a minor whitespace cleanup fix in install-powershell.sh
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| tools/install-powershell.sh | Updates gitreposubpath variable to use pinned commit hash instead of master branch reference; includes trailing whitespace fix |
| tools/download.sh | Adds commit pinning to the install-powershell.sh download URL |
| .github/workflows/processReminders.yml | Removes deprecated workflow for processing issue/PR reminders |
| .github/workflows/markdownLinkDaily.yml | Removes deprecated daily markdown link verification workflow |
| .github/workflows/markdownLink.yml | Removes deprecated PR markdown link and lint checking workflow |
| .github/workflows/createReminders.yml | Removes deprecated workflow for creating reminders from issue comments |
| .github/workflows/AssignPrs.yml | Removes deprecated auto-assign PR maintainer workflow |
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Backport of #26193 to release/v7.6
Triggered by @TravisEz13 on behalf of @TravisEz13
Original CL Label: CL-BuildPackaging
/cc @PowerShell/powershell-maintainers
Impact
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Tooling Impact
Removes deprecated GitHub Actions workflows (AssignPrs, createReminders, processReminders, markdownLink) and pins script downloads to specific commits for OpenSSF Scorecard compliance. Affects CI/CD security and workflow automation.
Customer Impact
Regression
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This is not a regression.
Testing
Verified by running affected workflows in fork. Confirmed builds complete successfully and deprecated workflows are removed.
Risk
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High risk as it modifies build infrastructure by removing deprecated GitHub Actions workflows and updating script download pinning. However, necessary to maintain security posture and remove unused automation. Changes validated in master branch since October 2025.