Merge 79a832ff0d into 85e6279cec

* Update README.md

* Update README.md

Co-authored-by: Josh Gross <joshmgross@github.com>

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Co-authored-by: Josh Gross <joshmgross@github.com>

.github/workflows/publish-immutable-actions.yml

@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Publish
         id: publish
-        uses: actions/publish-immutable-action@v0.0.4
+        uses: actions/publish-immutable-action@0.0.3

.github/workflows/update-test-ubuntu-git.yml

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ jobs:
 
       # Use `docker/build-push-action` to build (and optionally publish) the image. 
       - name: Build Docker Image (with optional Push)
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6.10.0
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v6.5.0
         with:
           context: .
           file: images/test-ubuntu-git.Dockerfile

README.md

@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@ Please refer to the [release page](https://github.com/actions/checkout/releases/
     #
     # We recommend using a service account with the least permissions necessary. Also
     # when generating a new PAT, select the least scopes necessary.
+    # For a basic restricted reference, you can use the same permissions as the
+    # [`GITHUB_TOKEN` gives.](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/automatic-token-authentication#permissions-for-the-github_token)
+    # This means creating a "Fine-grained personal access token" with the
+    # `content` and `metadata` permissions.
     #
     # [Learn more about creating and using encrypted secrets](https://help.github.com/en/actions/automating-your-workflow-with-github-actions/creating-and-using-encrypted-secrets)
     #
@@ -311,8 +315,17 @@ jobs:
           git commit -m "generated"
           git push
 ```
+
 *NOTE:* The user email is `{user.id}+{user.login}@users.noreply.github.com`. See users API: https://api.github.com/users/github-actions%5Bbot%5D
 
+# Recommended permissions
+
+When using the `checkout` action in your GitHub Actions workflow, it is recommended to set the following `GITHUB_TOKEN` permissions to ensure proper functionality, unless alternative auth is provided via the `token` or `ssh-key` inputs:
+
+```yaml
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+```
 
 # License