Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 1: Workflow does not contain permissions#21
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Potential fix for https://github.com/markhallen/slack-github-threads/security/code-scanning/1
To fix the problem, explicitly set the
permissionsblock in the workflow file. The strictest approach is to set the default at the workflow level, which applies to all jobs unless overridden. Since this workflow only checks out code and runs tests/audits, the jobs likely only requirecontents: readpermission. This addresses the CodeQL warning, protects against accidental elevation to write permissions if repository/org settings change, and is future-proof.The fix involves adding a
permissions:block withcontents: readbelow thenameline, and before theon:block, in.github/workflows/ci.yml. Since both jobs (test and security) do not appear to need anywriteaccess, workflow-levelcontents: readis appropriate. If a job ever requires more privileges later, it can override via its own job-levelpermissions.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.