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Chef Infra ClientEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 19.3.15Latest Release: May 19, 2026
Chef Infra Client is an agent that runs on nodes to configure them according to Chef policies.
Support summary
Chef Infra Client has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
10
Latest Version
19.3.15
Active Support
1
EOL
8
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 18, 2012As of Sep 27, 2026
19Active · Date not announced
18Security · Date not announced
17EOL · Feb 5, 2026
16EOL · Nov 30, 2022
15EOL · Dec 19, 2020
14EOL · Jan 21, 2020
13EOL · Oct 26, 2018
12EOL · Jan 22, 2018
11EOL · Mar 1, 2017
10EOL · Dec 3, 2014
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Feb 5, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 19.3.15 | No | Active |
| 18 | Sep 28, 2022 | Feb 5, 2026 | Date not announced | 18.11.11 | No | Security |
| 17 | Apr 27, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 5, 2026 | 17.10.163 | No | EOL |
| 16 | Apr 27, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | Nov 30, 2022 | 16.18.30 | No | EOL |
| 15 | Oct 26, 2018 | Jan 21, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | 15.17.4 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Jan 22, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 | Jan 21, 2020 | 14.15.6 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Mar 1, 2017 | Jan 22, 2018 | Oct 26, 2018 | 13.12.14 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 1, 2017 | Jan 22, 2018 | 12.22.5 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Feb 1, 2013 | Dec 3, 2014 | Mar 1, 2017 | 11.18.12 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Jun 18, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 | Dec 3, 2014 | 10.34.6 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Chef Infra Client have reached end of life?
The following Chef Infra Client versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Chef Infra Client 17?
Chef Infra Client 17 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Chef Infra Client?
The latest version of Chef Infra Client is 19.3.15, released in the 19 release cycle.
How many versions of Chef Infra Client are currently supported?
Chef Infra Client currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 19, 18.
When does Chef Infra Client 19 reach end of life?
Chef Infra Client 19 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Chef Infra Client reaches end of life?
When a Chef Infra Client version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.