Can I use this for multi-repo setups?

Absolutely, the skill provides specific patterns for reusable workflows that allow you to standardize CI/CD logic across multiple repositories.

Does it help with troubleshooting GitHub Actions?

Yes, it is designed to help troubleshoot YAML syntax errors, trigger issues, and job dependency failures within the GitHub Actions environment.

Is it compatible with composite actions?

Yes, it provides a dedicated decision framework and templates to help you choose and build between reusable workflows and composite actions based on your scope.

Does this skill support secrets management?

Yes, it includes best practices for environment secrets, minimal permissions, and OIDC authentication to eliminate long-lived credentials.

How does it help with build performance?

The skill implements optimization techniques such as built-in setup action caching, matrix builds for parallel execution, and concurrency control to cancel redundant runs.

GitHub Actions Workflow Writing

Name: GitHub Actions Workflow Writing
Author: ancoleman

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates CI/CD pipelines and repository tasks using native GitHub Actions syntax and optimization best practices.

About

This skill empowers Claude to design, implement, and optimize GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing, deployment, and repository management. It provides deep expertise in YAML syntax, job orchestration, and advanced patterns like reusable workflows and composite actions. By integrating security best practices such as OIDC authentication and action pinning alongside performance strategies like matrix builds and caching, it ensures your CI/CD pipelines are robust, scalable, and secure.

Key Features

YAML workflow syntax and structure validation
Matrix build strategy for multi-platform testing
158 GitHub stars
Implementation of reusable workflows and composite actions
Performance optimization via caching and concurrency control
Security hardening including OIDC and minimal permissions

Use Cases

Migrating manual deployment processes to automated GitHub Actions
Standardizing DevOps processes across an organization using reusable workflows
Setting up automated CI/CD pipelines for Node.js, Python, or Go projects

About

Key Features

YAML workflow syntax and structure validation
Matrix build strategy for multi-platform testing
158 GitHub stars
Implementation of reusable workflows and composite actions
Performance optimization via caching and concurrency control
Security hardening including OIDC and minimal permissions

Use Cases

Migrating manual deployment processes to automated GitHub Actions
Standardizing DevOps processes across an organization using reusable workflows
Setting up automated CI/CD pipelines for Node.js, Python, or Go projects