setup-java v5.5.0: signature verification, Kona JDK, and Maven fixes

UpdateJul 8, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The actions/setup-java v5.5.0 release adds cryptographic signature verification for downloaded JDKs, support for a new distribution, and several quality-of-life improvements for Maven users. Here’s what changed since v5.4.0.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-08-setup-java-v5-5-0-signature-verification-kona-jdk-and-maven-fixes

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