2026.11.2.1: a dependency's patches and a dependency embedded in its consumer; #875; #881 - #882

Node.js 20 is deprecated. The following actions target Node.js 20 but are being forced to run on Node.js 24: actions/cache/restore@v4, actions/checkout@v4, actions/download-artifact@v4. For more information see: https://github.blog/changelog/2025-09-19-deprecation-of-node-20-on-github-actions-runners/