How does this skill handle GitHub Secrets?

The skill provides guidance on using .secrets files or command-line arguments to securely pass sensitive data to your local workflow runs without hardcoding them.

Can I simulate pull requests and manual triggers?

Yes, you can simulate specific events like pull_request or workflow_dispatch by providing a JSON payload file that describes the event data.

Do I need Docker to use the Act skill?

Yes, act requires Docker to be installed and running because it uses Docker containers to simulate the GitHub runner environment locally.

What is the Act skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that enables Claude to help you install, configure, and execute GitHub Actions workflows on your local machine using the act utility.

What are the benefits of testing workflows locally?

It saves GitHub Actions minutes, provides immediate feedback on syntax errors, and keeps your git history clean from 'debugging' commits.

Act: Local GitHub Actions Testing

Name: Act: Local GitHub Actions Testing
Author: vinnie357

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배포 및 DevOps

Runs and debugs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker to provide fast feedback without committing to a remote repository.

The act skill empowers developers to simulate the GitHub Actions environment on their local machine, enabling rapid iteration and debugging of CI/CD pipelines. By leveraging Docker to replicate GitHub's runners, it allows users to catch workflow syntax errors, test event payloads, and validate secrets management before pushing code. This skill is essential for reducing 'commit-to-test' cycles and providing a sandboxed environment for developing complex automation scripts without consuming GitHub Actions runner minutes.

주요 기능

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02Simulation of various GitHub events including push, pull_request, and workflow_dispatch

03Dry-run and verbose logging modes for detailed troubleshooting and syntax validation

04Secure management of secrets and environment variables through local configuration files

05Support for custom runner images and specific platform architectures like linux/amd64

06Local execution of GitHub Actions workflows via Docker containers

사용 사례

01Debugging failed CI/CD workflows locally to identify issues without waiting for remote runner queues

02Validating complex workflow logic and event payloads before merging changes into production branches

03Testing GitHub Actions secrets and environment variable injection in a safe, offline environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vinnie357/claude-skills act

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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