> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stepsecurity.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stepsecurity.io/github-actions/harden-runner/runbooks/how-to-determine-minimum-token-permissions.md).

# How to Determine Minimum Token Permissions

Determining the minimum required permissions for the `GITHUB_TOKEN` is a key step in securing your GitHub Actions workflows. 

This guide walks you through how to use StepSecurity’s tooling to analyze workflow activity and identify the least-privilege permissions your jobs need, helping you reduce risk and follow security best practices with confidence.

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