Chef Infra Client 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 13 reached end of life on 26 Oct 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Mar 2017 | 9y 7mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 22 Jan 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 26 Oct 2018 | 7y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 13.12.14 · 7 Mar 2019 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Chef Infra Client 19.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Infra Client 19 (latest release 19.3.15).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Infra Client 13 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 13 reached end of life on 26 Oct 2018, 2,901 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 13?
Yes — the final release (13.12.14) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Chef Infra Client 13 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.