github-actions-validator

You can validate GitHub Actions workflows locally by running static analysis and local execution on YAML files under .github/workflows. This catches syntax errors and misconfigurations before deployment using actionlint and act.

Testing GitHub Actions workflows locally with act allows you to verify workflow behavior before pushing. You can run the workflow execution locally using Docker to simulate the runner environment without committing changes.

Yes, you can check action versions in GitHub Actions workflows to ensure reliability. The validation process includes action-version checks and provides remediation guidance with references for outdated dependencies.

Yes, validating GitHub Actions workflows requires Docker, curl, and bash. The skill includes an installation script to set up the required actionlint and act tools for local workflow testing and static analysis.

Yes, the GitHub Actions validation supports modern features such as reusable workflows with workflow_call and environment protections. It also handles OIDC-ready permissions during static analysis.

GitHub Actions workflow syntax checks fail on invalid runner labels because actionlint statically analyzes YAML files to catch invalid inputs and unsupported runner configurations, providing actionable remediation guidance.