Add note on pull_request_target exception for actions/cache usage

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Jesse Houwing 2026-05-12 09:03:28 +02:00
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> **Note**
> You must use the `cache` or `restore` action in your workflow before you need to use the files that might be restored from the cache. If the provided `key` matches an existing cache, a new cache is not created and if the provided `key` doesn't match an existing cache, a new cache is automatically created provided the job completes successfully.
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> **`pull_request_target` exception:** When `actions/cache` is used in a `pull_request_target` workflow, the automatic post-step save is **skipped**. This is a security measure to prevent untrusted pull request code from poisoning caches accessible to privileged workflows. If really you need to save a cache in a trusted `pull_request_target` context (e.g., after validating the PR source), use [`actions/cache/save`](./save/README.md) explicitly with an appropriate `if` condition.
## Caching Strategies