actions-debugging

Diagnose failed GitHub Actions workflow runs and identify root causes.

42|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli --skill actions-debugging
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: actions-debugging
Source: https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli/tree/main/skills/copilot-exclusive/actions-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drvoss/everything-copilot-cli --skill actions-debugging

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the time‑consuming manual process of investigating GitHub Actions workflow failures by providing direct, structured access to workflow data, run logs, and usage metrics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow Listing: Retrieve all workflows in a repository.
  • Run Inspection: Filter recent workflow runs by status, branch, or other criteria.
  • Job Log Retrieval: Pull logs for failed jobs with optional tailing to focus on error sections.
  • Usage Analysis: Examine run timing and resource usage to identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Use Cases: Quickly diagnose a broken CI pipeline, investigate flaky tests across multiple runs, or audit deployment durations without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

Ask Copilot to analyze the latest failed workflow run for repository 'my-org/my-app' and suggest a fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about actions-debugging

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug a failing GitHub Actions CI workflow run?

Debug failing GitHub Actions CI by listing workflows, filtering run details by status or branch, and fetching job logs. You identify root causes through structured access to Actions data, enabling automated analysis and fix recommendations.

Can I retrieve logs for specific failed jobs in GitHub Actions?

Retrieve GitHub Actions failed job logs with optional tailing to focus on error sections. This isolates CI pipeline failures by pulling specific log segments to identify root causes without leaving the terminal.

How do I investigate flaky tests across multiple GitHub Actions runs?

Investigate flaky tests by filtering recent GitHub Actions workflow runs by status or branch. Examining run timing and resource usage across multiple runs helps identify performance bottlenecks and diagnose inconsistent CI failures.

Does this GitHub Actions debugging approach work without extra dependencies?

This GitHub Actions debugging approach works without extra dependencies. It utilizes Copilot CLI's built-in GitHub MCP server methods for structured access to Actions data, requiring no external components or packages.

What is the best way to audit GitHub Actions deployment durations?

Audit GitHub Actions deployment durations by examining run timing and resource usage metrics. This usage analysis identifies performance bottlenecks and evaluates deployment durations directly from your repository workflow data.