Chef Workstation 24 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Workstation 24 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Workstation release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2026 | 0.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 24.12.1073 · 16 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 24
Recommended target: Chef Workstation 25.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Workstation 25 (latest release 25.14.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Workstation 24 still safe to use?
Chef Workstation 24 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026, 101 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Workstation 24?
Yes — the final release (24.12.1073) 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 Workstation 24 to?
Upgrade to Chef Workstation 25, the newest actively supported branch.