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GitHub Actions cache limit causes repeated dependency downloads in monorepos
6/10 MediumThe previous 10GB cache limit forced teams with large dependencies or multi-language monorepos to have build dependencies evicted before the next workflow run, requiring repeated downloads and slowing builds. While recently increased, this was a long-standing pain point.
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Query: “What are the most common pain points with GitHub Actions in 2025?”3/27/2026
For teams with larger codebases or complex build pipelines, the old 10GB GitHub Actions cache limit often meant build dependencies were evicted before they could speed up your next workflow run, leading to repeated downloads and slower builds.
Created: 3/27/2026Updated: 3/27/2026