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gh-actions-debug

Fetch GitHub Actions logs and analyze workflow files to identify failure root causes.

Updated Jul 29, 2025
Search Tags:#ci/cd#debugging#workflow automation#troubleshooting#logs#github actions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dieguscl/dotfiles --skill gh-actions-debug
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gh-actions-debug
Source: https://github.com/dieguscl/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/gh-actions-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dieguscl/dotfiles --skill gh-actions-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly diagnose and resolve issues with failed GitHub Actions workflows, reducing downtime and improving CI/CD pipeline reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Log Fetching: Retrieves logs from failed GitHub Actions runs.
  • Failure Analysis: Identifies the root cause of workflow failures by analyzing logs and workflow files.
  • Fix Suggestions: Provides actionable recommendations for resolving the identified issues.
  • Use Case: A developer's pull request failed in CI due to a test error. This Skill can automatically fetch the relevant logs, pinpoint the failing test, and suggest potential code or configuration fixes.

Quick Start

Use the gh-actions-debug skill to find and analyze the most recent failed GitHub Actions run.

Frequently Asked Questions about gh-actions-debug

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug failed GitHub Actions workflows using logs?▼

To debug failed GitHub Actions workflows, you can use an automated process that fetches run logs, analyzes the workflow files, and identifies the root cause of the failure. This reduces CI/CD downtime by pinpointing exact errors in your runs.

Can I analyze a specific GitHub Actions run ID or pull request failure?▼

Yes, you can scope the failure analysis to specific GitHub Actions run IDs or pull requests. This targets the exact workflow execution, fetching only the relevant logs to identify why that particular CI check failed.

Do I need the gh CLI to troubleshoot GitHub Actions failures?▼

Yes, you need the gh CLI installed to troubleshoot GitHub Actions failures. The CLI is required to interact with GitHub, fetch the necessary workflow logs, and retrieve the run data needed for root cause analysis.

What is the best way to find root causes of failing CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions?▼

The best way to find root causes in GitHub Actions is to analyze both the workflow files and the fetched logs together. This approach identifies the exact point of failure and provides actionable fix suggestions for your CI/CD pipeline.

Can I get fix suggestions for GitHub Actions workflow errors?▼

Yes, you can get fix suggestions for GitHub Actions workflow errors. After analyzing the fetched logs and workflow files, the process provides actionable recommendations to resolve configuration or code issues causing the failure.

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