anoncam · anoncam · Feb 28, 2026 · Feb 27, 2026 · Feb 27, 2026 · Feb 27, 2026
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-with-sbom.yml b/.github/workflows/release-with-sbom.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ name: Release with SBOM and Notes
 permissions:
   contents: write  # Needed for creating releases and tags
   actions: read    # Needed to read workflow runs
-  id-token: write  # Needed for npm provenance
+  id-token: write  # Needed for npm provenance and build attestations
+  attestations: write  # Needed for build provenance attestations
 
 on:
   # Allow manual triggering for specific versions
@@ -399,6 +400,20 @@ jobs:
           echo "### SBOM Information" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
           echo "This release includes a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in CycloneDX format." >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
           echo "" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "### 🔐 Verified Release" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "This release includes cryptographic build provenance attestations and is immutable (artifacts and tags cannot be modified or deleted). Release immutability is enabled in this repository." >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "**Verify this release:**" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo '```bash' >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "# Verify SBOM" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "gh attestation verify bom.json --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "# Verify build artifacts" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "gh attestation verify <artifact-path> --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo '```' >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "This ensures the artifacts have not been tampered with and were built by the official GitHub Actions workflow." >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
+          echo "" >> RELEASE_NOTES.md
 
           # Escape special characters for GitHub Actions output
           NOTES=$(cat RELEASE_NOTES.md)
@@ -420,7 +435,8 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       contents: write  # Needed for creating releases
-      id-token: write  # Needed for npm provenance
+      id-token: write  # Needed for npm provenance and build attestations
+      attestations: write  # Needed for build provenance attestations
     steps:
       - name: Checkout code
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
@@ -490,6 +506,16 @@ jobs:
           node-version: '24'
           registry-url: 'https://registry.npmjs.org'
 
+      - name: Attest build provenance for SBOM
+        uses: actions/attest-build-provenance@v2
+        with:
+          subject-path: ./bom.json
+
+      - name: Attest build provenance for build artifacts
+        uses: actions/attest-build-provenance@v2
+        with:
+          subject-path: 'dist/*'
+
       - name: Create GitHub Release
         id: create_release
         uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -382,6 +382,29 @@ Each release includes:
 - Comprehensive Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
 - Detailed release notes
 - NPM package with provenance
+- **Cryptographic attestations** for supply chain security with immutable releases
+
+### 🔐 Verifying Releases
+
+All releases include signed build provenance attestations and are immutable (preventing modification or deletion of artifacts and tags). Release immutability is enabled in this repository's settings. 
+
+You can verify the authenticity and integrity of releases using the GitHub CLI:
+
+```bash
+# Install GitHub CLI if you haven't already
+# See: https://cli.github.com/
+
+# Verify a release artifact
+gh attestation verify <artifact-path> --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste
+
+# Example: Verify the SBOM
+gh attestation verify bom.json --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste
+```
+
+This ensures that:
+- Release artifacts have not been tampered with
+- Artifacts were built by the official GitHub Actions workflow
+- The build is traceable to specific commits and workflows
 
 View all releases: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/anoncam/dedpaste/releases)
 

diff --git a/docs/RELEASE-PROCESS.md b/docs/RELEASE-PROCESS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+# Release Process
+
+This document describes the release process for DedPaste, including our implementation of GitHub's Immutable Releases feature for enhanced supply chain security.
+
+## Overview
+
+DedPaste uses an automated release workflow that creates immutable, cryptographically attested releases. This ensures that all release artifacts are tamper-proof and verifiable.
+
+## Automated Release Workflow
+
+### Version Bumping
+
+When a pull request is merged to the `main` branch:
+
+1. **Auto Version Bump** workflow analyzes the PR:
+   - Checks PR labels (`major`, `minor`, `patch`)
+   - Analyzes commit messages for conventional commit patterns
+   - Determines the appropriate version bump
+
+2. Conventional commit patterns:
+   - `feat:` or `feat(scope):` → Minor version bump
+   - `fix:` or `fix(scope):` → Patch version bump
+   - `BREAKING CHANGE:` or `feat!:` → Major version bump
+
+3. Updates `package.json` with the new version
+4. Triggers the release workflow
+
+### Release Creation
+
+The **Release with SBOM and Notes** workflow:
+
+1. **Builds the project**
+   - Compiles TypeScript files
+   - Runs tests
+   - Generates build artifacts
+
+2. **Generates SBOM**
+   - Creates a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in CycloneDX format
+   - Documents all dependencies and their versions
+
+3. **Creates release notes**
+   - Lists all commits since the last release
+   - Links to relevant pull requests
+   - Includes SBOM information
+   - Adds verification instructions
+
+4. **Publishes the release**
+   - Creates a GitHub release with the tag `vX.Y.Z`
+   - Attaches the SBOM file
+   - Includes detailed release notes
+
+5. **Generates build provenance attestations** 🔐
+   - Creates cryptographic attestations for all release artifacts
+   - Signs attestations using GitHub's Sigstore integration
+   - Ensures artifacts are immutable and verifiable
+
+6. **Publishes to NPM**
+   - Publishes the package with provenance
+   - Uses OIDC Trusted Publishers for secure authentication
+
+## Immutable Releases 🔐
+
+### What are Immutable Releases?
+
+Immutable releases are a security feature that makes release artifacts tamper-proof:
+
+- **Immutable assets**: Once published, release artifacts cannot be modified, added, or deleted
+- **Protected tags**: Git tags are locked to specific commits and cannot be moved
+- **Cryptographic attestations**: Each release includes signed build provenance attestations
+- **Verifiable provenance**: Anyone can verify that artifacts were built by the official workflow
+
+### How We Implement It
+
+Our release workflow automatically:
+
+1. **Generates build provenance attestations** for:
+   - SBOM file (`bom.json`)
+   - Build artifacts (`dist/*`)
+
+2. **Signs attestations** using GitHub's Sigstore integration
+   - Uses the GitHub Actions OIDC token
+   - Creates tamper-evident signatures
+   - Links artifacts to specific workflow runs and commits
+
+3. **Publishes releases with attestations**
+   - Release immutability is enabled in this repository (Settings → Code and automation → Releases)
+   - All releases are immutable: artifacts cannot be modified after publication
+   - Tags cannot be moved or deleted
+
+### Verifying Releases
+
+Anyone can verify the authenticity and integrity of our releases using the GitHub CLI:
+
+```bash
+# Install GitHub CLI if needed
+# See: https://cli.github.com/
+
+# Verify the SBOM file
+gh attestation verify bom.json --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste
+
+# Verify build artifacts
+gh attestation verify <artifact-path> --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste
+
+# Download and verify a release artifact
+gh release download v1.24.0 --pattern "bom.json" --repo anoncam/dedpaste
+gh attestation verify bom.json --owner anoncam --repo dedpaste
+```
+
+Verification confirms:
+- ✅ Artifact was built by the official GitHub Actions workflow
+- ✅ Artifact has not been tampered with since publication
+- ✅ Artifact is linked to specific commits and workflow runs
+- ✅ Build process is traceable and transparent
+
+### Benefits
+
+1. **Supply Chain Security**
+   - Prevents tampering with release artifacts
+   - Protects against malicious code injection
+   - Ensures artifacts match the source code
+
+2. **Transparency**
+   - Complete build provenance tracking
+   - Verifiable connection between code and artifacts
+   - Audit trail for all releases
+
+3. **Trust**
+   - Users can verify authenticity of downloads
+   - Cryptographic proof of origin
+   - Compliance with security best practices
+
+## Manual Release Process
+
+If needed, maintainers can trigger a release manually:
+
+1. Go to the [Actions tab](https://github.com/anoncam/dedpaste/actions)
+2. Select "Release with SBOM and Notes" workflow
+3. Click "Run workflow"
+4. Optionally specify a version to force release
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Release Already Exists
+
+If a release already exists for a version, the workflow will skip creating a duplicate. Check:
+- Existing releases: https://github.com/anoncam/dedpaste/releases
+- Workflow logs in the Actions tab
+
+### Build Attestation Failures
+
+If attestation generation fails:
+- Check that `id-token: write` and `attestations: write` permissions are set
+- Verify the workflow is running on a public repository
+- Check GitHub Actions logs for detailed error messages
+
+### NPM Publish Failures
+
+If NPM publishing fails:
+- Verify the version doesn't already exist on NPM
+- Check that OIDC Trusted Publishers are configured correctly
+- Review npm provenance documentation
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- **Never manually modify releases**: All releases should be created by the automated workflow
+- **Verify downloads**: Always verify release artifacts using `gh attestation verify`
+- **Report issues**: If you find any security concerns, please report them responsibly
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [GitHub Immutable Releases Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/releasing-projects-on-github/creating-releases/immutable-releases)
+- [GitHub Actions Artifact Attestation](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/using-artifact-attestations-to-establish-provenance-for-builds)
+- [Sigstore Documentation](https://docs.sigstore.dev/)
+- [SLSA Framework](https://slsa.dev/)