Is it useful for debugging failing pipelines?

Yes, Claude can use this skill to analyze workflow logs, identify common CI/CD failure patterns, and suggest precise fixes for YAML configurations.

Can this skill help with GitHub CLI integration?

Yes, it includes a quick reference for 'gh' CLI commands, allowing you to list, watch, and trigger workflows directly from your development environment.

How does the GitHub Actions skill improve build performance?

The skill provides specific implementation patterns for dependency caching (such as npm, pip, or cargo) and runner optimization to significantly reduce execution time.

Does it support private or self-hosted environments?

Absolutely. It contains specific guidance for homelab integrations and configuring self-hosted runners for internal infrastructure.

What security practices does this skill follow?

It implements a security validation checklist that focuses on minimal explicit permissions, secret management, and pinning actions to specific versions to prevent supply chain attacks.

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Name: GitHub Actions CI/CD
Author: poindexter12

bypoindexter12

Deployment & DevOps

Automates and optimizes CI/CD pipelines using curated GitHub Actions templates, caching strategies, and self-hosted runner configurations.

About

This skill empowers Claude with specialized expertise in GitHub Actions to streamline your development lifecycle. It provides a comprehensive reference for building production-grade CI/CD workflows, implementing advanced caching to reduce build times, and managing automation patterns for both cloud and self-hosted environments. Whether you are troubleshooting failed runs using the GitHub CLI or hardening your pipeline security with explicit permissions and version pinning, this skill ensures your automation is efficient, secure, and easy to maintain.

Key Features

Security-first validation checklist for minimal permissions and secret handling
Library of production-ready YAML templates for various tech stacks
Quick reference for GitHub CLI commands to monitor and debug workflows
Advanced caching patterns for dependencies to accelerate CI/CD execution
0 GitHub stars
Support for self-hosted runner integration and homelab automation

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving complex CI/CD workflow failures via terminal
Setting up automated testing and deployment pipelines for new projects
Migrating legacy build systems to modern GitHub Actions automation

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Key Features

Security-first validation checklist for minimal permissions and secret handling
Library of production-ready YAML templates for various tech stacks
Quick reference for GitHub CLI commands to monitor and debug workflows
Advanced caching patterns for dependencies to accelerate CI/CD execution
0 GitHub stars
Support for self-hosted runner integration and homelab automation

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving complex CI/CD workflow failures via terminal
Setting up automated testing and deployment pipelines for new projects
Migrating legacy build systems to modern GitHub Actions automation