diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 2116a1a..f7980b6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,12 @@ concurrency:
 
 jobs:
   ci:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    # Aggressive mbrother rollout: migrated to local beefy Podman self-hosted runner (logan-laptop)
+    # Replaces ubuntu-latest for the full CI matrix (multi-package installs, typecheck, lint, tests, builds).
+    # This repo uses master branch. See CLAUDE.md for full architecture.
+    # Labels: self-hosted, linux, x64, podman, logan-laptop, beefy
+    # Fallback: temporarily set back to ubuntu-latest if the laptop runner is unavailable.
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, linux, x64, podman, logan-laptop, beefy]
     timeout-minutes: 15
 
     steps:
diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish-extension.yml b/.github/workflows/publish-extension.yml
index f7c74ee..d508350 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish-extension.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish-extension.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,11 @@ concurrency:
 
 jobs:
   publish:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    # Aggressive mbrother rollout: migrated to local beefy Podman self-hosted runner (logan-laptop)
+    # Replaces ubuntu-latest for the release/publish job (VS Code Marketplace + Open VSX).
+    # Uses master branch + complex multi-package npm ci + builds (per CLAUDE.md).
+    # New labels + clear fallback comment.
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, linux, x64, podman, logan-laptop, beefy]
     timeout-minutes: 15
     permissions:
       contents: write