Does it support local validation before committing?

Absolutely. This skill is designed to catch errors locally so you can fix them before pushing code to your repository.

When is the best time to use this skill?

Use it whenever you are creating a new workflow, modifying an existing one, or troubleshooting a 'failed' status on GitHub Actions.

Can it help fix broken CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, it identifies specific syntax errors and configuration mistakes that cause workflows to fail, providing actionable fixes.

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, it leverages tools like actionlint, yamllint, and the GitHub CLI to perform comprehensive validation of your workflow files.

What kind of best practices does it check for?

It checks for pinned action versions, appropriate job timeouts, correct permission scopes, and valid trigger configurations.

GitHub Actions Workflow Validator

Name: GitHub Actions Workflow Validator
Author: mvillmow

bymvillmow

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Deployment & DevOps

Validates GitHub Actions workflow files for syntax, best practices, and correctness to ensure reliable CI/CD pipelines.

The GitHub Actions Workflow Validator skill helps developers maintain healthy CI/CD pipelines by providing deep inspection of workflow YAML files. It combines the power of actionlint, yamllint, and the GitHub CLI to identify syntax errors, invalid context expressions, and missing required fields before you commit changes. By enforcing best practices such as specific action versioning and proper permission configuration, this skill reduces the trial-and-error cycle often associated with workflow development.

Key Features

0112 GitHub stars

02Proactive detection of invalid action versions and missing fields

03Real-time metadata inspection with GitHub CLI

04Automated YAML syntax verification using yamllint

05Best practice enforcement for timeouts, permissions, and runners

06Deep GitHub Actions linting via actionlint integration

Use Cases

01Troubleshooting failing CI/CD pipelines and syntax errors

02Validating new GitHub Actions workflows before initial deployment

03Auditing existing workflows for security and performance best practices

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mvillmow/projectodyssey validate-workflow

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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