setup-java v5.5.0: signature verification, Kona JDK, and Maven fixes
UpdateVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
The actions/setup-java v5.5.0 release adds cryptographic signature verification for downloaded JDKs, support for a new distribution, and several quality-of-life improvements for Maven users. Here’s what changed since v5.4.0.
Topics: Observability
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