Can I use this for monorepo CI/CD?

Yes, it includes common patterns for using path-filters to trigger specific jobs only when relevant files in a monorepo are changed.

How does it handle matrix builds?

The skill includes patterns for defining OS and version matrices, including strategies like fail-fast to optimize testing feedback.

Does it support secrets management for local testing?

Yes, it provides guidance on using .secrets files and CLI flags with act to securely mirror your GitHub Secrets environment locally.

Can this skill help me test workflows without pushing to GitHub?

Yes, it provides specific configurations and commands for using act to run and validate your workflows locally on your machine.

GitHub Actions Workflow Syntax

Name: GitHub Actions Workflow Syntax
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Deployment & DevOps

Generates and modifies GitHub Actions workflow files optimized for both remote execution and local testing with act.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for creating, debugging, and optimizing GitHub Actions workflows. It covers the full spectrum of YAML configuration, including complex triggers, job dependencies, matrix builds, and environment management. By integrating best practices for act, it ensures that your CI/CD pipelines can be validated and executed locally, significantly reducing the 'fix CI' commit cycle and improving development velocity.

Key Features

Advanced job orchestration and matrix build patterns
Conditional logic and expression handling for dynamic workflows
Comprehensive GitHub Actions YAML syntax guidance
Local CI/CD testing optimization using act
Secure management of secrets and environment variables
39 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Refactoring existing workflows to include efficient path filters and caching
Debugging complex job dependencies and matrix builds locally before pushing
Setting up a new CI/CD pipeline from scratch for a multi-environment project

About

Key Features

Advanced job orchestration and matrix build patterns
Conditional logic and expression handling for dynamic workflows
Comprehensive GitHub Actions YAML syntax guidance
Local CI/CD testing optimization using act
Secure management of secrets and environment variables
39 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Refactoring existing workflows to include efficient path filters and caching
Debugging complex job dependencies and matrix builds locally before pushing
Setting up a new CI/CD pipeline from scratch for a multi-environment project