Chef InSpec 1 End of Life
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End of Life
Chef InSpec 1 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,413 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Chef InSpec 7. Check your versioninspec version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef InSpec release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Sept 2016 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2019 | 6.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 20 Feb 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.51.31 · 6 Mar 2019 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Chef InSpec 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef InSpec 7 (latest release 7.1.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef InSpec 1 still safe to use?
Chef InSpec 1 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2019, 2,413 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef InSpec 1?
Yes — the final release (1.51.31) 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 InSpec 1 to?
Upgrade to Chef InSpec 7, the newest actively supported branch.