Chef Infra Client 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Chef Infra Client 18 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2027.
330 days of security support left
18.11.11 latest release
82% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 28 Sept 2022 → 31 Aug 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Sept 2022 | 4y ago |
| Active Support ended | 5 Feb 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 31 Aug 2027 | in 11mo |
| Latest release | 18.11.11 · 10 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Chef Infra Client 18 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Infra Client 18 | 31 Aug 2027 | 330 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Chef Infra Client 18 reach end of life?
Chef Infra Client 18 reaches end of life on 31 Aug 2027 — 330 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Chef Infra Client 18 still supported?
Yes. Chef Infra Client 18 is currently maintained. Latest release: 18.11.11, published 10 Jul 2026.
What happens when Chef Infra Client 18 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Aug 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Chef Infra Client 18?
330 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.