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prune-workflows

Cancel stale non-terminal workflows with dry-run previews and safeguard checks.

33|Updated Jan 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#audit#pipeline#workflows#prune#safeguards
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos --skill prune-workflows
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Skill: prune-workflows
Source: https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos/tree/main/skills-src/prune-workflows
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos --skill prune-workflows

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Bulk-catch stale, non-terminal workflows by performing a controlled cancel with an interactive dry-run preview and safeguards, so teams can clean pipelines without accidental data loss or disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dry-run previews of candidates with staleness and safeguard checks
  • Interactive confirmation to proceed, abort, or force prune
  • Emission of workflow.pruned audit events to distinguish batch cleanups from manual cancels Use cases include eliminating aging workflows in CI pipelines, cleaning up abandoned experiments, and maintaining a clean history of cancelled items.

Quick Start

Initiate a prune of stale non-terminal workflows by performing a dry-run preview, showing safeguards, and then executing the prune after user confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions about prune-workflows

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

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How do I safely clean up stale workflows in a CI pipeline without losing data?▼

You can clean up stale workflows by using a controlled cancel operation with a dry-run preview. This approach shows aging candidates and runs safeguard checks before executing the batch cancellation, preventing accidental data loss or disruption.

What happens if a stale workflow has an open PR or recent commits?▼

Safeguards for open PRs and recent commits automatically detect these conditions during the preview. You can choose to abort the prune, or bypass these safeguards using a force option to proceed with the cancellation.

Can I preview which non-terminal workflows will be cancelled before executing?▼

Yes, you can run a dry-run preview to list stale non-terminal workflows. This interactive preview displays staleness metrics and safeguard statuses, allowing you to confirm, abort, or force prune the candidates.

How do I audit batch cancellations of abandoned pipeline workflows?▼

You can audit batch cancellations by emitting workflow.pruned events. These audit trail events distinguish automated batch cleanups from manual cancels, maintaining a clean history of cancelled items.

Are there limitations when pruning non-terminal workflows in pipelines?▼

Pruning is limited to non-terminal workflows and relies on safeguards like hasOpenPR and hasRecentCommits. You must use the force option to bypass these safeguards, which risks cancelling active work if applied incorrectly.

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