github-actions-troubleshooting

Diagnose failing GitHub Actions workflows and propose fixes for steps or configurations.

1|Updated Jan 7, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #debugging #troubleshooting #github-actions #ci-cd #error-logs

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npx skills add https://github.com/moogah/claude_skills --skill github-actions-troubleshooting

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Skill: github-actions-troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/moogah/claude_skills/tree/main/github-actions-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moogah/claude_skills --skill github-actions-troubleshooting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub Actions pipelines fail frequently due to misconfigurations or missteps. This skill provides a structured approach to identify the failing step, interpret error output, and apply fixes to restore CI reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic error parsing to extract workflow file, step name, and error messages.
Step-level debugging to verify runs, working directories, and command correctness.
Quick remediation guidance to update workflow files or scripts.

Quick Start

Run the failing GitHub Actions workflow and share the error output to identify the failing step.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-actions-troubleshooting

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

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How do I troubleshoot a failing GitHub Actions workflow step?▼

To troubleshoot a failing GitHub Actions workflow, share the error output to identify the failing step. This skill systematically parses error messages, verifies working directories, and proposes fixes to workflow YAML files, scripts, or configurations to restore CI reliability.

What is the best way to debug CI error logs in GitHub Actions?▼

Debugging CI error logs involves step-level analysis to extract the workflow file, step name, and error messages. This skill interprets the CI error output and provides remediation guidance to update commands or workflow configurations based on the parsed logs.

Why does my GitHub Actions pipeline fail during the build or deploy step?▼

Your GitHub Actions pipeline fails during build or deploy steps due to misconfigurations or command errors. This skill diagnoses the specific implicated step by analyzing the workflow YAML and error messages to propose targeted fixes for your scripts.

Can I use this to fix misconfigurations in my workflow YAML files?▼

Yes, you can fix misconfigurations in workflow YAML files. This skill analyzes your YAML configurations alongside the error output to identify incorrect settings or steps, then provides specific remediation guidance to correct the workflow files.

What do I need to start diagnosing a broken CI/CD pipeline?▼

To start diagnosing a broken CI/CD pipeline, you need the error output from the failed workflow run. Sharing the error logs allows the skill to extract the failing step and apply systematic error parsing to propose the necessary fixes.