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Chef WorkstationEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 25.14.2Latest Release: May 18, 2026
Chef Workstation provides tools for authoring and testing Chef infrastructure automation code.
Support summary
Chef Workstation currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
1
0 lts
Versions
6
Latest Version
25.14.2
Active Support
1
EOL
5
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 2, 2020As of Sep 27, 2026
25Active · Date not announced
24EOL · Apr 30, 2026
23EOL · Dec 31, 2024
22EOL · Dec 31, 2024
21EOL · Dec 31, 2024
20EOL · Dec 31, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Feb 3, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 25.14.2 | No | Active |
| 24 | Feb 7, 2024 | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | 24.12.1073 | No | EOL |
| 23 | Feb 9, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 23.12.1055 | No | EOL |
| 22 | Jan 6, 2022 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 22.12.1024 | No | EOL |
| 21 | Jan 5, 2021 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 21.12.720 | No | EOL |
| 20 | Jun 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 20.12.205 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/chef-workstation/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/chef-workstation.svg" alt="Chef Workstation end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Chef Workstation have reached end of life?
The following Chef Workstation versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 24, 23, 22, 21, 20. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Chef Workstation 24?
Chef Workstation 24 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 Workstation?
The latest version of Chef Workstation is 25.14.2, released in the 25 release cycle.
How many versions of Chef Workstation are currently supported?
Chef Workstation currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 25.
When does Chef Workstation 25 reach end of life?
Chef Workstation 25 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Chef Workstation reaches end of life?
When a Chef Workstation 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.