Can all GitHub repositories use workflow lockfiles today?
The feature is in public preview with plan availability documented by GitHub. The extension README says GitHub Enterprise Server and local-path actions are not supported in the current preview.
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GitHub Actions Lockfiles Pin the Workflow, Not Its Good IntentionsGitHub's Actions lockfile preview pins workflow dependencies, including nested actions. It improves integrity but cannot tell you whether code is safe.
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