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REST API endpoints for self-hosted runners
Use the REST API to interact with self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions.
About self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions
You can use the REST API to register, view, and delete self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions. 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.
List self-hosted runners for an enterprise
Lists all self-hosted runners configured for an enterprise.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:enterprise scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List self-hosted runners for an enterprise"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "List self-hosted runners for an enterprise"
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
enterprise string RequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
name string The name of a self-hosted runner. |
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: |
HTTP response status codes for "List self-hosted runners for an enterprise"
| Status code | Description |
|---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List self-hosted runners for an enterprise"
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/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runnersResponse
Status: 200{
"total_count": 2,
"runners": [
{
"id": 23,
"name": "linux_runner",
"os": "linux",
"status": "online",
"busy": true,
"ephemeral": false,
"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,
"ephemeral": 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.
OAuth app tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:enterprise scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "List runner applications for an enterprise"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "List runner applications for an enterprise"
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
enterprise string RequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
HTTP response status codes for "List runner applications for an enterprise"
| Status code | Description |
|---|---|
200 | OK |
Code samples for "List runner applications for an enterprise"
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/enterprises/ENTERPRISE/actions/runners/downloadsResponse
Status: 200[
{
"os": "osx",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.277.1/actions-runner-osx-x64-2.277.1.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-osx-x64-2.277.1.tar.gz",
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{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.277.1/actions-runner-linux-x64-2.277.1.tar.gz",
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{
"os": "linux",
"architecture": "arm",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.277.1/actions-runner-linux-arm-2.277.1.tar.gz",
"filename": "actions-runner-linux-arm-2.277.1.tar.gz",
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{
"os": "win",
"architecture": "x64",
"download_url": "https://github.com/actions/runner/releases/download/v2.277.1/actions-runner-win-x64-2.277.1.zip",
"filename": "actions-runner-win-x64-2.277.1.zip",
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]Create configuration for a just-in-time runner for an Enterprise
Generates a configuration that can be passed to the runner application at startup.
OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the manage_runners:enterprise scope to use this endpoint.
Fine-grained access tokens for "Create configuration for a just-in-time runner for an Enterprise"
This endpoint does not work with GitHub App user access tokens, GitHub App installation access tokens, or fine-grained personal access tokens.
Parameters for "Create configuration for a just-in-time runner for an Enterprise"
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
accept string Setting to |
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
enterprise string RequiredThe slug version of the enterprise name. You can also substitute this value with the enterprise id. |
| Name, Type, Description |
|---|
name string RequiredThe name of the new runner. |
runner_group_id integer RequiredThe ID of the runner group to register the runner to. |
labels array of strings RequiredThe names of the custom labels to add to the runner. Minimum items: 1. Maximum items: 100. |
work_folder string The working directory to be used for job execution, relative to the runner install directory. Default: |
HTTP response status codes for "Create configuration for a just-in-time runner for an Enterprise"
| Status code | Description |
|---|---|
201 | Created |
404 | Resource not found |
409 | Conflict |
422 | Validation failed, or the endpoint has been spammed. |