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peter-evans/repository-dispatch · MIT

A GitHub action to create a repository dispatch event

★ 1.2k starsLast commit yesterdayLatest v4.0.1
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Security 41Maintenance 78Popularity 53Reliability 70

Security signals

OpenSSF Scorecard3.5 / 10
SECURITY.md presentNo
Immutable releasesNot enabled
Known vulnerabilitiesNone on record

How to use it safely

Recommended: pin to commit SHA
uses: peter-evans/repository-dispatch@28959ce8df70de7be546dd1250a005dd32156697 # v4.0.1

Mutable tags like v4.0.1 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: peter-evans/repository-dispatch@28959ce8df70de7be546dd1250a005dd32156697 # v4.0.1

Score breakdown

Security (35%)41
Popularity (20%)53
Maintenance (30%)78
Reliability (15%)70