{"version":"2.1.280","anchor":"self-hosted-runner-poll-responses-can-now-suggest-a-polling","canonical_anchor":"self-hosted-runner-poll-responses-can-now-suggest-a-polling","heading":"Self-hosted runner poll responses can now suggest a polling interval","tier":"internal","area":"Self-Hosted Runner","url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.280\/e\/self-hosted-runner-poll-responses-can-now-suggest-a-polling","release_url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.280","markdown":"### Self-hosted runner poll responses can now suggest a polling interval\n\nSelf-hosted runners can now be told by the server how often to poll for work\n\n**Unclear.** The finding shows the value is read and stored but does not confirm exactly how it changes polling behavior.\n\n**What**\n\nWhen a self-hosted runner (a worker you run yourself that checks in with the server for tasks) polls for work, the server's response can now include a `suggested_poll_interval` field. The runner reads this value and stores it, and it appears to be used to pace how often the runner polls again afterward.\n\n**Why**\n\nThis lets the server control how frequently a self-hosted runner checks in, rather than the runner polling on a fixed schedule regardless of conditions. It matters mainly to anyone operating self-hosted runners.\n\n- Area: Self-Hosted Runner\n- Tier: Under the hood\n- Useful: 1\/5\n- Signal: 1\/5"}