Since it is no longer possible to download individual tarballs or extensions REL1_27 should be moved up by one commit to rELCK0d59ae7a7e0e3eb5a4638ba8f814a57926dada42 to allow users to get a functional tarball from the extension distributor for the MW 1.27 branch. Unfortunately the fix for T127456 was there just one day too late.
@greg Preliminary assigning you since I believe you were involved in the process of finding a way to provide tarballs etc. I there is a procedure to follow or another person to address please advise accordingly. Thank you.