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GitHub REST API Deprecation: OAuth Token Query Parameter Removal

Passing access_token as a URL query parameter will be disabled permanently on 2026-08-30. Authorization header required.
What to test in your app:
Check all GitHub Webhook and API client calls for ?access_token= parameter.
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Released: 2026-07-01 09:00 UTC
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