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GitHub Actions

Detect GitHub Actions workflows, retrieve runs via gh, and analyze failure logs.

1|Updated Oct 22, 2025
Search Tags:#workflow#troubleshooting#logs#github#actions#ci
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/steeef/claude-skill-github-actions --skill github-actions-steeef
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: GitHub Actions
Source: https://github.com/steeef/claude-skill-github-actions/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steeef/claude-skill-github-actions --skill github-actions-steeef

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

GitHub Actions workflows in repositories can be opaque, making it hard to see status, failures, and timing across projects without running manual checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects whether a repository uses GitHub Actions and lists available workflows.
  • Retrieves and analyzes workflow runs by commit, branch, or recent activity, and downloads logs for failures.
  • Provides actionable insights and summaries to help resolve build and deployment issues.
  • Integrates with Claude Code to answer questions about CI status, failed runs, and log details.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to check the GitHub Actions status for the current repository and analyze the latest failed run.

Frequently Asked Questions about GitHub Actions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I troubleshoot failing GitHub Actions workflows in my repository?▼

To troubleshoot failing GitHub Actions workflows, you can retrieve workflow runs by commit or branch, download failure logs, and analyze errors to generate actionable guidance with timing and results.

How can I check GitHub Actions CI status for a specific commit?▼

You can check GitHub Actions CI status for a specific commit by discovering workflow runs associated with that commit, retrieving run data via gh, and delivering a concise status report with results.

What's the best way to download GitHub Actions logs for failed runs?▼

The best way to download GitHub Actions logs for failed runs is to identify the failed workflow run by branch or recent activity, then retrieve and download the logs for analysis.

Do I need gh and jq installed to analyze GitHub Actions workflow runs?▼

Yes, you need gh, git, and jq installed, as the Skill implements data retrieval via gh and log analysis to diagnose and fix GitHub Actions workflows within the current repository.

Can I discover all available GitHub Actions workflows in a repository?▼

Yes, you can discover all available GitHub Actions workflows in a repository by detecting whether the repository uses GitHub Actions and listing all available workflows.

Why are my GitHub Actions status checks not enabling on my branch?▼

GitHub Actions status checks may not enable if workflows are not properly detected; you can identify and troubleshoot workflows within the current repository to resolve status check issues.

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