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Chef InSpecEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 7.2.1Latest Release: Aug 7, 2026
Chef InSpec is an infrastructure testing framework for compliance, security, and auditing.
Support summary
Chef InSpec 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
7
Latest Version
7.2.1
Active Support
1
EOL
5
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 26, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
7Active · Date not announced
6Security · Date not announced
5EOL · Oct 16, 2025
4EOL · Nov 14, 2023
3EOL · Apr 30, 2020
2EOL · Dec 31, 2019
1EOL · Dec 31, 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Oct 16, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.2.1 | No | Active |
| 6 | Nov 14, 2023 | Oct 16, 2025 | Date not announced | 6.8.24 | No | Security |
| 5 | Mar 17, 2022 | Nov 14, 2023 | Oct 16, 2025 | 5.24.24 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2019 | Mar 17, 2022 | Nov 14, 2023 | 4.56.58 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Oct 15, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 | 3.9.3 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Feb 20, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | 2.3.28 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Sep 26, 2016 | Feb 20, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | 1.51.31 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Chef InSpec have reached end of life?
The following Chef InSpec versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Chef InSpec 5?
Chef InSpec 5 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 InSpec?
The latest version of Chef InSpec is 7.2.1, released in the 7 release cycle.
How many versions of Chef InSpec are currently supported?
Chef InSpec currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 7, 6.
When does Chef InSpec 7 reach end of life?
Chef InSpec 7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Chef InSpec reaches end of life?
When a Chef InSpec 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.