GitHub Action Trigger FAQs

Question 1

How can I configure my GitHub token?

Accepted Answer

You can configure your GitHub token through the Claude Desktop configuration file, as a global environment variable (GITHUB_TOKEN), or in a local configuration file.  The Claude Desktop configuration is the recommended approach.

Question 2

What information do I need to provide to get GitHub Action details?

Accepted Answer

You'll need the owner and repository name for the GitHub Action, and optionally the path to the action definition file (default: 'action.yml') and git reference (branch, tag, or commit SHA, default: 'main').

Question 3

What is GitHub Action Trigger?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Action Trigger is a tool for interacting with GitHub Actions and releases. It allows you to trigger workflow dispatch events, retrieve information about available actions and their inputs, and fetch the latest releases from a repository.

Question 4

How do I install GitHub Action Trigger?

Accepted Answer

The recommended installation method is using `npx @nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp`. Alternatively, you can install it globally with `npm install -g @nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp`.

Question 5

How do I trigger a GitHub workflow?

Accepted Answer

Use the `trigger_github_action` tool, providing the repository owner, repository name, and the workflow ID or filename. You'll also need a GitHub token with the `workflow` scope.

GitHub Action Trigger

GitHub Action Trigger

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Key Features

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