How do I handle inputs and outputs in my custom action?

The skill provides code snippets for both JavaScript (@actions/core) and Shell scripts to reliably read inputs and set outputs via GITHUB_OUTPUT.

Does it provide help for testing actions locally?

Yes, it includes instructions for using 'act' to run and troubleshoot your GitHub Actions in a local environment before deployment.

How does this skill help with GitHub Action security?

It provides specific patterns for input validation, managing minimal token permissions, and ensuring secrets are properly masked in logs using core.setSecret.

What types of GitHub Actions does this skill support?

It supports JavaScript actions for fast cross-platform execution, Docker container actions for environment consistency, and composite actions for combining multiple steps.

Can I use this skill to publish actions to the GitHub Marketplace?

Yes, it includes guidelines for marketplace branding, required metadata fields, and semantic versioning strategies for public releases.

GitHub Actions Development

Name: GitHub Actions Development
Author: vinnie357

byvinnie357

•

部署与 DevOps

Automates the creation, configuration, and optimization of custom GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows.

This skill empowers developers to build high-quality GitHub Actions by providing expert guidance on JavaScript, Docker, and composite action types. It covers the entire development lifecycle, from initial metadata configuration and utilizing the GitHub Actions Toolkit to implementing security best practices and publishing to the GitHub Marketplace. Whether you are troubleshooting execution errors or optimizing runner performance, this skill ensures your automation workflows are secure, efficient, and maintainable.

主要功能

01Security best practices for secret masking and input validation

02Implementation guidance for JavaScript, Docker, and Composite action types

039 GitHub stars

04Step-by-step instructions for GitHub Marketplace publishing and semantic versioning

05Standardized metadata configuration for action.yml files

06Deep integration with the official GitHub Actions Toolkit (@actions/core, @actions/github)

使用场景

01Securing existing workflows by implementing minimal token permissions and input sanitization

02Building a custom JavaScript action to automate repository-specific tasks

03Converting complex shell scripts into reusable, shareable composite actions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vinnie357/claude-skills actions

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill