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github-actions

Create, review, and secure GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows with YAML tooling and GitHub API checks.

1|Updated Aug 3, 2025
Search Tags:#versioning#security#permissions#yaml#github-actions#ci-cd#workflows
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devjaime/orienta-ai --skill github-actions-devjaime
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-actions
Source: https://github.com/devjaime/orienta-ai/tree/main/.agents/skills/github-actions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devjaime/orienta-ai --skill github-actions-devjaime

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers create, review, and secure GitHub Actions workflows, reducing misconfigurations and boosting CI/CD reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow Creation: Scaffold new workflow files (.yml) with best practices and clear structure.
  • Security & Permissions: Enforce least-privilege and proper secret handling in workflows.
  • Version & Audit: Review and update action versions; perform CI/CD security audits and compliance checks.
  • Operational Guidance: Provides templates and step-by-step instructions for common scenarios involving actions/, uses:, workflow, and .github/workflows keywords.

Quick Start

Use the github-actions skill to scaffold a secure CI workflow for a Node.js project that checks out code, sets up Node, caches dependencies, and runs tests on push to main.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-actions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create secure GitHub Actions workflows with least-privilege permissions?▼

Secure GitHub Actions workflows enforce least-privilege permissions and proper secrets management. You scaffold new .yml workflow files using best practices that limit token scopes and protect sensitive data across repositories.

What is the best way to audit existing CI/CD pipelines for security vulnerabilities?▼

Auditing CI/CD pipelines involves reviewing action versions and checking compliance using GitHub API checks. This process identifies misconfigurations and ensures workflows follow least-privilege security standards.

How do I update outdated action versions in my .github/workflows files?▼

Updating action versions requires reviewing your .github/workflows YAML files and checking the uses: keyword references. You leverage GitHub API checks to verify and enforce up-to-date action versions across repositories.

Can I scaffold a Node.js CI workflow that caches dependencies and runs tests on push to main?▼

Yes, you can scaffold a secure CI workflow for Node.js projects that checks out code, sets up Node, caches dependencies, and runs tests on push to main using provided templates and step-by-step guidance.

Why does my GitHub Actions workflow fail due to misconfigured YAML permissions?▼

GitHub Actions workflows fail due to misconfigured YAML permissions when least-privilege is not enforced. Reviewing your .github/workflows files and applying proper secrets management resolves these CI/CD reliability issues.

What are the limitations of using YAML tooling for GitHub Actions version management?▼

YAML tooling for GitHub Actions version management relies on accurate GitHub API checks to verify references. Limitations occur when actions/ keywords are misconfigured or when compliance checks detect outdated versions requiring manual updates.

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