---
title: "Get default workflow permissions for an organization"
method: GET
path: "/orgs/{org}/actions/permissions/workflow"
tags: ["actions"]
---

# Get default workflow permissions for an organization

`GET /orgs/{org}/actions/permissions/workflow`

Gets the default workflow permissions granted to the `GITHUB_TOKEN` when running workflows in an organization,
as well as whether GitHub Actions can submit approving pull request reviews. For more information, see
"[Setting the permissions of the GITHUB_TOKEN for your organization](https://docs.github.com/organizations/managing-organization-settings/disabling-or-limiting-github-actions-for-your-organization#setting-the-permissions-of-the-github_token-for-your-organization)."

OAuth tokens and personal access tokens (classic) need the `admin:org` scope to use this endpoint.

## Path parameters

- `org` string, required

## Response `200`

Response

- ActionsGetDefaultWorkflowPermissions
  - `default_workflow_permissions` 'read' | 'write', required — The default workflow permissions granted to the GITHUB_TOKEN when running workflows.
  - `can_approve_pull_request_reviews` boolean, required — Whether GitHub Actions can approve pull requests. Enabling this can be a security risk.

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