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run-vcpkg

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lukka/run-vcpkg · MIT

The GitHub Action to setup vcpkg for your C++ based projects. Stores built ports using Binary Caching backed onto GH Cache.

232 starsLast commit 3 months agoLatest v11.6
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Security 40Maintenance 59Popularity 44Reliability 30

Security signals

OpenSSF Scorecard3.4 / 10
SECURITY.md presentNo
Immutable releasesNot enabled
Known vulnerabilitiesNone on record

How to use it safely

Recommended: pin to commit SHA
uses: lukka/run-vcpkg@b1a0dd252f06b9e25b3c022a9a03bd7a427fb6a2 # v11.6

Mutable tags like v11.6 can be rewritten to point at malicious commits. Pinning to the full commit SHA is the only reference GitHub guarantees immutable.

Full workflow example
steps:
  - uses: lukka/run-vcpkg@b1a0dd252f06b9e25b3c022a9a03bd7a427fb6a2 # v11.6

Score breakdown

Security (35%)40
Popularity (20%)44
Maintenance (30%)59
Reliability (15%)30