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generate-github-workflow

Generate GitHub Actions workflows with pinned versions and minimal permissions.

7|3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#security#github#permissions#generate#workflows#ci
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill generate-github-workflow
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: generate-github-workflow
Source: https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex/tree/main/skills/generate-github-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill generate-github-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of GitHub Actions workflows that enforce a strict output contract, ensuring secure, auditable CI/CD pipelines with minimal permissions and pinned versions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate GitHub Actions YAML files that conform to a disciplined output contract, with narrow triggers, fixed action versions, and explicit permission boundaries.
  • Supports common stacks (Node, Python, Go, Rust) and separates CI and release workflows for clarity and security.
  • Use cases include onboarding new projects, standardizing workflows across multiple repositories, and filling missing CI/CD in legacy codebases.

Quick Start

Use this skill to generate a GitHub Actions workflow by specifying the scenario, stack, triggers, and target path, then review placeholders before writing to .github/workflows/.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-github-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate secure GitHub Actions workflows with minimal permissions?▼

Generating secure GitHub Actions workflows involves enforcing a strict output contract with narrow triggers, fixed action versions, and explicit permission boundaries. This ensures auditable CI/CD pipelines with minimal permissions and pinned versions across Node, Python, Go, and Rust stacks.

What is the best way to set up CI and release pipelines for a Node or Python project?▼

Setting up CI and release pipelines involves generating standardized YAML files that separate CI and release workflows. This approach enforces minimal permissions, narrow triggering, and version-pinned actions across Node, Python, Go, and Rust stacks for security.

Can I use this to standardize GitHub Actions workflows across multiple repositories?▼

Yes, you can standardize GitHub Actions workflows across multiple repositories by generating production-grade YAML files that conform to a disciplined output contract. This enforces fixed action versions and explicit permission boundaries for consistent onboarding and legacy codebase updates.

Does this workflow generator support Go and Rust stacks for CI/CD?▼

Yes, this GitHub Actions workflow generator supports Go and Rust stacks alongside Node and Python. It generates production-grade CI, PR check, and release pipelines that enforce minimal permissions and version-pinned actions for these environments.

Why do my generated GitHub Actions workflows include placeholders?▼

Generated GitHub Actions workflows include explicit placeholders to ensure you review configuration before writing to .github/workflows/. This enforces a strict output contract, maintaining secure, auditable CI/CD pipelines with minimal permissions and pinned versions.

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