github: Restricting npm bypass-2FA granular access tokens

· Sujith Quintelier · Aug. 1, 2026, 2:48 p.m.
npm github Security 2FA
Summary
GitHub has updated the functionality of npm granular access tokens that previously allowed bypassing two-factor authentication (2FA). Now, such tokens cannot be used for sensitive operations; these actions will require interactive 2FA verification.
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