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fix(ci): use PAT for release please to trigger build workflow#5

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fix/release-token
Feb 8, 2026
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fix(ci): use PAT for release please to trigger build workflow#5
webbertakken merged 1 commit intomainfrom
fix/release-token

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Summary

  • Use RELEASE_TOKEN (PAT) instead of default GITHUB_TOKEN in release-please workflow
  • Tags created by the default token don't trigger other workflows (GitHub security measure)
  • Using a PAT means the tag comes from a real user account, which triggers the build workflow

Setup required

  1. Create a fine-grained PAT scoped to this repo with Contents: Read and write
  2. Add it as repo secret RELEASE_TOKEN

Test plan

  • Merge a release PR and verify the build workflow triggers automatically

@webbertakken webbertakken merged commit c05633c into main Feb 8, 2026
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@webbertakken webbertakken deleted the fix/release-token branch February 8, 2026 00:15
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