Merge branch 'main' into all-contributors/add-jeffmcaffer

Author: janiceilene

README.md

@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ As you're using the GitHub Docs, you may find something in an article that you'd
 
 If you've found a problem, you can open an issue using a [template](https://github.com/github/docs/issues/new/choose).
 
+#### Solve an issue
+
+If you have a solution to one of the open issues, you will need to fork the repository and submit a PR using the [template](https://github.com/github/docs/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-template) that is visible automatically in the pull request body. For more details about this process, please check out [Getting Started with Contributing](/CONTRIBUTING.md). 
+
 #### Join us in discussions
 
 We use GitHub Discussions to talk about all sorts of topics related to documentation and this site. For example: if you'd like help troubleshooting a PR, have a great new idea, or want to share something amazing you've learned in our docs, join us in [discussions](https://github.com/github/docs/discussions).

content/actions/guides/storing-workflow-data-as-artifacts.md

@@ -18,7 +18,9 @@ versions:
 
 ### About workflow artifacts
 
-Artifacts allow you to persist data after a job has completed, and share that data with another job in the same workflow. An artifact is a file or collection of files produced during a workflow run. For example, you can use artifacts to save your build and test output after a workflow run has ended. For pushes and pull requests, {% data variables.product.product_name %} stores artifacts for 90 days. The retention period for a pull request restarts each time someone pushes a new commit to the pull request.
+Artifacts allow you to persist data after a job has completed, and share that data with another job in the same workflow. An artifact is a file or collection of files produced during a workflow run. For example, you can use artifacts to save your build and test output after a workflow run has ended. 
+
+{% data reusables.github-actions.artifact-log-retention-statement %} The retention period for a pull request restarts each time someone pushes a new commit to the pull request.
 
 These are some of the common artifacts that you can upload:
 
@@ -48,89 +50,6 @@ To share data between jobs:
 
 The steps of a job share the same environment on the runner machine, but run in their own individual processes. To pass data between steps in a job, you can use inputs and outputs. For more information about inputs and outputs, see "[Metadata syntax for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}](/articles/metadata-syntax-for-github-actions)."
 
-### Passing data between jobs in a workflow
-
-You can use the `upload-artifact` and `download-artifact` actions to share data between jobs in a workflow. This example workflow illustrates how to pass data between jobs in the same workflow. For more information, see the {% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}[actions/upload-artifact](https://github.com/actions/upload-artifact) and [download-artifact](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact) actions{% else %} `actions/upload-artifact` and `download-artifact` actions on {% data variables.product.product_location %}{% endif %}.
-
-Jobs that are dependent on a previous job's artifacts must wait for the dependent job to complete successfully. This workflow uses the `needs` keyword to ensure that `job_1`, `job_2`, and `job_3` run sequentially. For example, `job_2` requires `job_1` using the `needs: job_1` syntax.
-
-Job 1 performs these steps:
-- Performs a math calculation and saves the result to a text file called `math-homework.txt`.
-- Uses the `upload-artifact` action to upload the `math-homework.txt` file with the name `homework`. The action places the file in a directory named `homework`.
-
-Job 2 uses the result in the previous job:
-- Downloads the `homework` artifact uploaded in the previous job. By default, the `download-artifact` action downloads artifacts to the workspace directory that the step is executing in. You can use the `path` input parameter to specify a different download directory.
-- Reads the value in the `homework/math-homework.txt` file, performs a math calculation, and saves the result to `math-homework.txt`.
-- Uploads the `math-homework.txt` file. This upload overwrites the previous upload because both of the uploads share the same name.
-
-Job 3 displays the result uploaded in the previous job:
-- Downloads the `homework` artifact.
-- Prints the result of the math equation to the log.
-
-The full math operation performed in this workflow example is `(3 + 7) x 9 = 90`.
-
-```yaml
-name: Share data between jobs
-
-on: [push]
-
-jobs:
-  job_1:
-    name: Add 3 and 7
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - shell: bash
-        run: |
-          expr 3 + 7 > math-homework.txt
-      - name: Upload math result for job 1
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
-        with:
-          name: homework
-          path: math-homework.txt
-
-  job_2:
-    name: Multiply by 9
-    needs: job_1
-    runs-on: windows-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: Download math result for job 1
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v2
-        with:
-          name: homework
-      - shell: bash
-        run: |
-          value=`cat math-homework.txt`
-          expr $value \* 9 > math-homework.txt
-      - name: Upload math result for job 2
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
-        with:
-          name: homework
-          path: math-homework.txt
-
-  job_3:
-    name: Display results
-    needs: job_2
-    runs-on: macOS-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: Download math result for job 2
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v2
-        with:
-          name: homework
-      - name: Print the final result
-        shell: bash
-        run: |
-          value=`cat math-homework.txt`
-          echo The result is $value
-```
-
-![Workflow that passes data between jobs to perform math](/assets/images/help/repository/passing-data-between-jobs-in-a-workflow.png)
-
-### Sharing data between workflow runs
-
-After a workflow ends, you can download a compressed file of the uploaded artifacts on {% data variables.product.product_name %} by finding the workflow run in the **Actions** tab. You can also use the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} REST API to download artifacts. For more information, see "[Artifacts](/v3/actions/artifacts/)."
-
-If you need to access artifacts from a previous workflow run, you can use the {% data variables.product.product_name %} REST API to retrieve artifacts. For more information, see "[Get an artifact](/rest/reference/actions#artifacts)."
-
 ### Uploading build and test artifacts
 
 You can create a continuous integration (CI) workflow to build and test your code. For more information about using {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} to perform CI, see "[About continuous integration](/articles/about-continuous-integration)."
@@ -191,13 +110,32 @@ jobs:
 
 ![Image of workflow upload artifact workflow run](/assets/images/help/repository/upload-build-test-artifact.png)
 
+{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" or currentVersion ver_gt "enterprise-server@2.22" %}
+### Configuring a custom artifact retention period
+
+You can define a custom retention period for individual artifacts created by a workflow. When using a workflow to create a new artifact, you can use `retention-days` with the `upload-artifact` action. This example demonstrates how to set a custom retention period of 5 days for the artifact named `my-artifact`:
+
+```
+  - name: 'Upload Artifact'
+    uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
+    with:
+      name: my-artifact
+      path: my_file.txt
+      retention-days: 5
+```
+
+The `retention-days` value cannot exceed the retention limit set by the repository, organization, or enterprise.
+{% endif %}
+
 ### Downloading or deleting artifacts
 
-During a workflow run, you can download artifacts that were previously uploaded in the same workflow run. After a workflow run has been completed, you can download or delete artifacts on GitHub using the workflow run history.
+During a workflow run, you can use the [`download-artifact`](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact)action to download artifacts that were previously uploaded in the same workflow run. 
+
+After a workflow run has been completed, you can download or delete artifacts on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} or using the REST API. For more information, see "[Downloading workflow artifacts](/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts)," "[Removing workflow artifacts](/actions/managing-workflow-runs/removing-workflow-artifacts)," and the "[Artifacts REST API](/v3/actions/artifacts/)."
 
 #### Downloading artifacts during a workflow run
 
-The [actions/download-artifact](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact) action can be used to download previously uploaded artifacts during a workflow run.
+The [`actions/download-artifact`](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact) action can be used to download previously uploaded artifacts during a workflow run.
 
 {% note %}
 
@@ -225,24 +163,82 @@ If you download all a workflow run's artifacts, a directory for each artifact is
 
 For more information on syntax, see the {% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}[actions/download-artifact](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact) action{% else %} `actions/download-artifact` action on {% data variables.product.product_location %}{% endif %}.
 
-#### Downloading and deleting artifacts after a workflow run is complete
+### Passing data between jobs in a workflow
+
+You can use the `upload-artifact` and `download-artifact` actions to share data between jobs in a workflow. This example workflow illustrates how to pass data between jobs in the same workflow. For more information, see the {% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}[actions/upload-artifact](https://github.com/actions/upload-artifact) and [download-artifact](https://github.com/actions/download-artifact) actions{% else %} `actions/upload-artifact` and `download-artifact` actions on {% data variables.product.product_location %}{% endif %}.
+
+Jobs that are dependent on a previous job's artifacts must wait for the dependent job to complete successfully. This workflow uses the `needs` keyword to ensure that `job_1`, `job_2`, and `job_3` run sequentially. For example, `job_2` requires `job_1` using the `needs: job_1` syntax.
+
+Job 1 performs these steps:
+- Performs a math calculation and saves the result to a text file called `math-homework.txt`.
+- Uses the `upload-artifact` action to upload the `math-homework.txt` file with the name `homework`. The action places the file in a directory named `homework`.
+
+Job 2 uses the result in the previous job:
+- Downloads the `homework` artifact uploaded in the previous job. By default, the `download-artifact` action downloads artifacts to the workspace directory that the step is executing in. You can use the `path` input parameter to specify a different download directory.
+- Reads the value in the `homework/math-homework.txt` file, performs a math calculation, and saves the result to `math-homework.txt`.
+- Uploads the `math-homework.txt` file. This upload overwrites the previous upload because both of the uploads share the same name.
+
+Job 3 displays the result uploaded in the previous job:
+- Downloads the `homework` artifact.
+- Prints the result of the math equation to the log.
+
+The full math operation performed in this workflow example is `(3 + 7) x 9 = 90`.
+
+```yaml
+name: Share data between jobs
 
-Artifacts automatically expire after 90 days, but you can always reclaim used {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} storage by deleting artifacts before they expire on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.
+on: [push]
 
-{% warning %}
+jobs:
+  job_1:
+    name: Add 3 and 7
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - shell: bash
+        run: |
+          expr 3 + 7 > math-homework.txt
+      - name: Upload math result for job 1
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
+        with:
+          name: homework
+          path: math-homework.txt
 
-**Warning:** Once you delete an artifact, it can not be restored.
+  job_2:
+    name: Multiply by 9
+    needs: job_1
+    runs-on: windows-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Download math result for job 1
+        uses: actions/download-artifact@v2
+        with:
+          name: homework
+      - shell: bash
+        run: |
+          value=`cat math-homework.txt`
+          expr $value \* 9 > math-homework.txt
+      - name: Upload math result for job 2
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
+        with:
+          name: homework
+          path: math-homework.txt
 
-{% endwarning %}
+  job_3:
+    name: Display results
+    needs: job_2
+    runs-on: macOS-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Download math result for job 2
+        uses: actions/download-artifact@v2
+        with:
+          name: homework
+      - name: Print the final result
+        shell: bash
+        run: |
+          value=`cat math-homework.txt`
+          echo The result is $value
+```
 
-{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}
-{% data reusables.repositories.actions-tab %}
-{% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-workflow %}
-{% data reusables.repositories.view-run %}
-1. To download artifacts, use the **Artifacts** drop-down menu, and select the artifact you want to download.
-    ![Download artifact drop-down menu](/assets/images/help/repository/artifact-drop-down.png)
-1. To delete artifacts, use the **Artifacts** drop-down menu, and click {% octicon "trashcan" aria-label="The trashcan icon" %}.
-    ![Delete artifact drop-down menu](/assets/images/help/repository/actions-delete-artifact.png)
+![Workflow that passes data between jobs to perform math](/assets/images/help/repository/passing-data-between-jobs-in-a-workflow.png)
 
 {% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}
 

content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Downloading workflow artifacts
-intro: You can download artifacts that were archived during a workflow run. Artifacts automatically expire after 90 days.
+intro: You can download archived artifacts before they automatically expire.
 product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.actions %}'
 versions:
   free-pro-team: '*'
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ versions:
 {% data reusables.actions.enterprise-beta %}
 {% data reusables.actions.enterprise-github-hosted-runners %}
 
+{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" or currentVersion ver_gt "enterprise-server@2.22" %} By default, {% data variables.product.product_name %} stores build logs and artifacts for 90 days, and you can customize this retention period, depending on the type of repository. For more information, see "[Configuring the retention period for GitHub Actions artifacts and logs in your repository](/github/administering-a-repository/configuring-the-retention-period-for-github-actions-artifacts-and-logs-in-your-repository)."{% endif %} 
+{% if currentVersion == "enterprise-server@2.22" %} {% data variables.product.product_name %} stores full build logs and artifacts for 90 days.{% endif %} 
+
 {% data reusables.repositories.permissions-statement-read %}
 
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}

content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/removing-workflow-artifacts.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Removing workflow artifacts
-intro: 'Artifacts automatically expire after 90 days, but you can always reclaim used {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} storage by deleting artifacts before they expire on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.'
+intro: 'You can reclaim used {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} storage by deleting artifacts before they expire on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.'
 product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.actions %}'
 versions:
   free-pro-team: '*'
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ versions:
 {% data reusables.actions.enterprise-beta %}
 {% data reusables.actions.enterprise-github-hosted-runners %}
 
+### Deleting an artifact
+
 {% warning %}
 
 **Warning:** Once you delete an artifact, it can not be restored.
@@ -18,9 +20,23 @@ versions:
 
 {% data reusables.repositories.permissions-statement-write %}
 
+{% data reusables.github-actions.artifact-log-retention-statement %} 
+
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.actions-tab %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-workflow %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.view-run %}
 1. Under **Artifacts**, click {% octicon "trashcan" aria-label="The trashcan icon" %} next to the artifact you want to remove.
     ![Delete artifact drop-down menu](/assets/images/help/repository/actions-delete-artifact.png)
+
+{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" or currentVersion ver_gt "enterprise-server@2.22" %}
+### Setting the retention period for an artifact
+
+Retention periods for artifacts and logs can be configured at the repository, organization, and enterprise level. For more information, see "[Usage limits, billing, and administration](/actions/reference/usage-limits-billing-and-administration#artifact-and-log-retention-policy)."
+
+You can also define a custom retention period for individual artifacts using the `actions/upload-artifact` action in a workflow. For more information, see "[Storing workflow data as artifacts](/actions/guides/storing-workflow-data-as-artifacts#configuring-a-custom-artifact-retention-period)."
+
+### Finding the expiration date of an artifact
+
+You can use the API to confirm the date that an artifact is scheduled to be deleted. For more information, see the `expires_at` value returned by "[List artifacts for a repository](/rest/reference/actions#artifacts)."
+{% endif %}

content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/using-workflow-run-logs.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Using workflow run logs
-intro: 'You can view, search, and download the logs for each job in a workflow run. {% data variables.product.product_name %} stores full build logs and artifacts for 90 days.'
+intro: 'You can view, search, and download the logs for each job in a workflow run.'
 product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.actions %}'
 versions:
   free-pro-team: '*'

content/actions/reference/usage-limits-billing-and-administration.md

@@ -53,6 +53,20 @@ Usage limits apply to self-hosted runners. For more information, see "[About sel
 In addition to the usage limits, you must ensure that you use {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} within the [GitHub Terms of Service](/articles/github-terms-of-service/). For more information on {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %}-specific terms, see the [GitHub Additional Product Terms](/github/site-policy/github-additional-product-terms#a-actions-usage).
 {% endif %}
 
+{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" or currentVersion ver_gt "enterprise-server@2.22" %}
+### Artifact and log retention policy
+
+You can configure the artifact and log retention period for your repository, organization, or enterprise account.
+
+{% data reusables.actions.about-artifact-log-retention %}
+
+For more information, see:
+
+- [Configuring the retention period for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} for artifacts and logs in your repository](/github/administering-a-repository/configuring-the-retention-period-for-github-actions-artifacts-and-logs-in-your-repository)
+- [Configuring the retention period for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} for artifacts and logs in your organization](/github/setting-up-and-managing-organizations-and-teams/configuring-the-retention-period-for-github-actions-artifacts-and-logs-in-your-organization)
+- [Configuring the retention period for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} for artifacts and logs in your enterprise](/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-enterprise-account/configuring-the-retention-period-for-github-actions-artifacts-and-logs-in-your-enterprise-account)
+{% endif %}
+
 ### Disabling or limiting {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} for your repository or organization
 
 {% data reusables.github-actions.disabling-github-actions %}