Several security features require GHAS for private repositories: - **CodeQL** code scanning (see #7) - **Dependency review** action (blocks PRs introducing vulnerable deps) - **Secret scanning** with push protection - **Copilot Autofix** for vulnerabilities **Options:** 1. Subscribe to GitHub Secret Protection ($19/mo) + Code Security ($30/mo) per committer 2. Make the repo public (all features free) 3. Wait for GitHub to expand free tier