upgrade-actions

Upgrade GitHub Actions workflows to current standards and Python versions.

43|5|Updated Dec 29, 2025
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Skill: upgrade-actions
Source: https://github.com/simonw/skills/tree/main/upgrade-actions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simonw/skills --skill upgrade-actions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of updating GitHub Actions workflows to ensure they are using the latest best practices, secure actions, and current language versions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Action Version Updates: Ensures workflows utilize the latest versions of common actions like actions/checkout and actions/setup-python.
  • Python Version Management: Updates test matrices to include current Python versions (e.g., 3.10-3.14).
  • Build Configuration Updates: Adjusts cache keys and dependency installation commands based on project configuration (setup.py vs. pyproject.toml, dependency-groups.dev).
  • Use Case: Automatically update a project's CI/CD pipelines to use the newest stable versions of GitHub Actions and support the latest Python releases, improving security and performance.

Quick Start

Run the upgrade-actions skill to update the GitHub Actions workflows in the .github/workflows directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrade-actions

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

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How do I update GitHub Actions workflows to use the latest Python versions?

To update GitHub Actions workflows, run the upgrade-actions skill to modify test matrices and dependency configurations, ensuring compatibility with modern Python versions like 3.10-3.14 within your `.github/workflows/` directory.

What does modernizing CI/CD pipelines involve for Python projects?

Modernizing CI/CD pipelines involves updating GitHub Actions versions, adjusting Python test matrices, and configuring dependency installation commands based on project files like `setup.py` or `pyproject.toml` to improve security and performance.

Does this workflow automation tool support projects using pyproject.toml?

Yes, the workflow automation skill supports projects using `pyproject.toml` by adjusting cache keys and dependency installation commands, specifically targeting configurations that utilize `dependency-groups.dev`.

Can I upgrade GitHub Actions versions for both setup.py and pyproject.toml configurations?

Yes, you can upgrade GitHub Actions versions for both configurations. The skill updates common actions like `actions/checkout` and `actions/setup-python` while adjusting build configurations based on whether the project uses `setup.py` or `pyproject.toml`.

What's the best way to automate GitHub Actions version updates across multiple repositories?

The best way to automate GitHub Actions version updates is using the upgrade-actions skill, which targets workflows in `.github/workflows/` directories to update action versions, Python test matrices, and dependency installation configurations to current standards.

Why should I update outdated GitHub Actions in my CI/CD workflows?

You should update outdated GitHub Actions to ensure your CI/CD workflows use the latest best practices, secure actions, and current language versions, which improves both the security and performance of your automated pipelines.