Renovate CLI 42 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Renovate CLI 42 reached end of life on 29 Jan 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
192 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Renovate CLI 44. Check your versionrenovate --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Renovate CLI release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life | 29 Jan 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 42.99.0 · 12 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 42
Recommended target: Renovate CLI 44.
The newest actively supported branch is Renovate CLI 44 (latest release 44.14.12).
Frequently asked questions
Is Renovate CLI 42 still safe to use?
Renovate CLI 42 reached end of life on 29 Jan 2026, 192 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Renovate CLI 42?
Yes — the final release (42.99.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Renovate CLI 42 to?
Upgrade to Renovate CLI 44, the newest actively supported branch.