Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions

[sriramveeraghanta]

Potential fix for https://github.com/makeplane/developer-docs/security/code-scanning/1

In general, the fix is to add an explicit permissions block to the workflow (at the top level so it applies to all jobs, or per-job if different jobs need different scopes) and restrict GITHUB_TOKEN to the least privileges required. For this workflow, both jobs only need to read the repository contents to run formatting and build checks, so contents: read is sufficient and matches CodeQL’s “minimal starting point”.

The best minimal change is to add a top-level permissions section right after the on: block (or before concurrency: / jobs:) in .github/workflows/check-format.yml. This will apply to both format and build jobs without changing their functionality. No additional imports or external dependencies are needed; we only change the YAML configuration.

Concretely, in .github/workflows/check-format.yml, insert:

permissions:
  contents: read

between the trigger (on:) section and the concurrency: section. This ensures the GITHUB_TOKEN has only read access to repository contents for this workflow.

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Summary by CodeRabbit

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  • Updated GitHub Actions workflow configuration to add security permissions and concurrency controls for improved workflow management.

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• .github/workflows/check-format.yml

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📝 Walkthrough

Walkthrough

A GitHub Actions workflow file was updated to add read permissions and concurrency control, enabling the workflow to limit simultaneous runs and automatically cancel outdated jobs triggered by pull requests.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Summary
GitHub Actions Workflow Configuration .github/workflows/check-format.yml	Added contents: read permission and concurrency configuration to manage workflow execution, preventing duplicate runs on pull requests.

Estimated code review effort

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Poem

🐰 A workflow so neat, now running with grace,
With permissions and concurrency keeping its pace,
No duplicate runners cluttering the queue,
Just safety and speed—a rabbit's debut! ✨

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Title check	✅ Passed	The title accurately describes the main change: adding permissions to address a CodeQL workflow security alert.
Docstring Coverage	✅ Passed	No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check.

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