Actions became enabled automatically after transferring a fork to an organization

[Iamliuxiaozhen]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Bug

💬 Feature/Topic Area

Other

Discussion Details

Description

I forked a public repository and never manually enabled GitHub Actions.

Later, I transferred the fork to an organization.

After the transfer, I started receiving GitHub emails about workflow failures. The workflows were clearly being executed, even though I had never intentionally enabled Actions before the transfer.

Expected behavior

GitHub Actions should remain disabled unless explicitly enabled by a repository administrator.

Actual behavior

After transferring the fork to an organization, workflows started running automatically and workflow failure notifications were sent by email.

Additional information

• The repository is a fork of a public repository.
• I never manually enabled Actions before the transfer.
• The behavior was only noticed after the repository was transferred to an organization.
• The first indication was receiving workflow failure emails from GitHub.

Is this expected behavior, or could this be a bug related to repository transfers and Actions settings?

[github-actions[bot]]

💬 Your Product Feedback Has Been Submitted 🎉

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us! Your feedback is invaluable as we build a better GitHub experience for all our users.

Here's what you can expect moving forward ⏩

• Your input will be carefully reviewed and cataloged by members of our product teams. 
  • Due to the high volume of submissions, we may not always be able to provide individual responses.
  • Rest assured, your feedback will help chart our course for product improvements.
• Other users may engage with your post, sharing their own perspectives or experiences. 
• GitHub staff may reach out for further clarification or insight. 
  • We may 'Answer' your discussion if there is a current solution, workaround, or roadmap/changelog post related to the feedback.

Where to look to see what's shipping 👀

• Read the Changelog for real-time updates on the latest GitHub features, enhancements, and calls for feedback.
• Explore our Product Roadmap, which details upcoming major releases and initiatives.

What you can do in the meantime 💻

• Upvote and comment on other user feedback Discussions that resonate with you.
• Add more information at any point! Useful details include: use cases, relevant labels, desired outcomes, and any accompanying screenshots.

As a member of the GitHub community, your participation is essential. While we can't promise that every suggestion will be implemented, we want to emphasize that your feedback is instrumental in guiding our decisions and priorities.

Thank you once again for your contribution to making GitHub even better! We're grateful for your ongoing support and collaboration in shaping the future of our platform. ⭐