Chef InSpec End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
5 Chef InSpec versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Chef InSpec 5 (EOL date: Oct 16, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Chef InSpec 7.1.7 is the current supported release — 2 versions in active support. Also see Docker Engine EOSL dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Chef InSpec Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (2)
Chef InSpec End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (5)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | (4 years and 5 months ago) | (10 months ago) | (2 years and 9 months ago) | 5.24.24 (1 month and 4 weeks ago) |
| 4 | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (2 years and 9 months ago) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | 4.56.58 (2 years and 9 months ago) |
| 3 | (7 years and 10 months ago) | (6 years and 3 months ago) | (7 years and 3 months ago) | 3.9.3 (7 years and 4 months ago) |
| 2 | (8 years and 6 months ago) | (6 years and 7 months ago) | (7 years and 10 months ago) | 2.3.28 (7 years and 6 months ago) |
| 1 | (9 years and 10 months ago) | (6 years and 7 months ago) | (8 years and 6 months ago) | 1.51.31 (7 years and 5 months ago) |
Chef InSpec End of Life & Support Summary
Which Chef InSpec Versions Are Currently Supported?
Chef InSpec currently has 2 supported releases. Chef InSpec 7.1.7 is the latest. Chef InSpec 6. Also see Blender end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Chef InSpec End of Life (EOL) Version History
5 Chef InSpec releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Chef InSpec 5 reached EOL on Oct 16, 2025. Chef InSpec 7.1.7 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.