github-actions-validator

You can validate GitHub Actions workflows locally by running this Skill to lint files under .github/workflows. It performs static analysis using actionlint, checking syntax and action usages to catch errors before pushing commits.

Yes, this Skill supports local execution testing with act. It uses Docker to run your GitHub Actions workflows locally, letting you test diverse runner configurations and verify pipeline behavior before committing changes.

Yes, this validator performs security and version compliance checks on both public and custom actions. It enforces best practices by providing actionable remediation guidance for vulnerabilities and outdated versions in your CI pipelines.

The best way to check GitHub Actions syntax and policy compliance before pushing is to run a local validator. This Skill applies actionlint static analysis and policy checks to your workflows, ensuring version compliance and security standards are met.

Yes, Docker is required to run local execution testing for GitHub Actions workflows. This Skill relies on nektos/act, which uses Docker containers to simulate runner environments and execute your CI pipelines locally for testing.