workflow-management

Manage GitHub Actions workflows via the GitHub CLI.

Updated Jan 21, 2019

Search Tags:#automation #devops #ci/cd #github actions #workflow management #github cli

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npx skills add https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles --skill workflow-management-jtdowney

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Skill: workflow-management
Source: https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_claude/skills/github/workflow-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jtdowney/dotfiles --skill workflow-management-jtdowney

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of GitHub Actions workflows, allowing users to efficiently control and monitor their CI/CD pipelines without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workflow Monitoring: View run history, details, and logs for any GitHub Actions workflow.
Workflow Control: Trigger, cancel, and rerun workflows programmatically.
Artifact Management: Download build artifacts directly from workflow runs.
Use Case: A developer needs to quickly check the status of the latest CI build, download its artifacts if successful, or debug a recent failure by viewing its logs.

Quick Start

Use the workflow-management skill to list the last 5 runs for the 'build' workflow in the 'owner/repo-name' repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about workflow-management

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

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How do I monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs and view their logs?▼

To monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs, you can list the run history, view specific run details, and access the logs for any given workflow run to track CI/CD pipeline status and debug failures.

Can I trigger and rerun GitHub Actions workflows from the command line?▼

Yes, you can trigger GitHub Actions workflows programmatically and rerun previous workflow runs, enabling efficient CI/CD pipeline management and control directly without manual web interface intervention.

What is the best way to download build artifacts from GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines?▼

The best way to download build artifacts from GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines is to retrieve them directly from the completed workflow runs, allowing you to access successful build outputs or debug data.

Does GitHub CLI support canceling an in-progress GitHub Actions workflow run?▼

Yes, GitHub CLI supports canceling GitHub Actions workflow runs. You can programmatically cancel in-progress CI/CD pipeline executions to halt unnecessary processes and conserve build minutes.