How do I install the Github Action Gen skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add modbender/github-action-gen in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Github Action Gen skill do?

Generate GitHub Actions workflows from plain English. Use when setting up CI. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Github Action Gen safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. Capability flags: executes scripts, makes network calls. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Github Action Gen?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Github Action Gen free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Github Action Gen?

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Github Action Gen by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Github Action Gen
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: modbender

File contents

GitHub Action Generator

Stop copy-pasting workflow YAML from StackOverflow. Describe what you want and get a working GitHub Actions workflow.

One command. Zero config. Just works.

Quick Start

npx ai-github-action "test and deploy on push to main"

What It Does

Generates complete GitHub Actions workflow files
Handles common patterns like test, build, deploy
Includes caching for faster runs
Supports multiple deploy targets

Usage Examples

# Test and deploy
npx ai-github-action "test and deploy on push to main"

# PR checks
npx ai-github-action "run eslint and prettier on PRs" --install

# Docker workflow
npx ai-github-action "build docker image and push to ECR" -o deploy.yml

# Scheduled job
npx ai-github-action "run database backup every night at 2am"

Best Practices

Use secrets - never hardcode credentials
Cache dependencies - saves minutes per run
Fail fast - run quick checks first
Use matrix builds - test multiple node versions

When to Use This

Setting up CI for a new repo
Adding deployment automation
Creating custom workflows
Learning GitHub Actions syntax

Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit

This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work.

Find more:

GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios
Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
Website: https://lxgic.dev

Requirements

No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. Needs OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.

npx ai-github-action --help

How It Works

Takes your plain English description and generates GitHub Actions YAML with the right triggers, jobs, and steps. The AI knows common patterns and best practices for different workflows.

License

MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.

---name: github-action-gendescription: Generate GitHub Actions workflows from plain English. Use when setting up CI.--- # GitHub Action Generator Stop copy-pasting workflow YAML from StackOverflow. Describe what you want and get a working GitHub Actions workflow. **One command. Zero config. Just works.** ## Quick Start ```bash npx ai-github-action "test and deploy on push to main" ``` ## What It Does - Generates complete GitHub Actions workflow files - Handles common patterns like test, build, deploy - Includes caching for faster runs - Supports multiple deploy targets ## Usage Examples ```bash # Test and deploy npx ai-github-action "test and deploy on push to main" # PR checks npx ai-github-action "run eslint and prettier on PRs" --install # Docker workflow npx ai-github-action "build docker image and push to ECR" -o deploy.yml # Scheduled job npx ai-github-action "run database backup every night at 2am" ``` ## Best Practices - **Use secrets** - never hardcode credentials - **Cache dependencies** - saves minutes per run - **Fail fast** - run quick checks first - **Use matrix builds** - test multiple node versions ## When to Use This - Setting up CI for a new repo - Adding deployment automation - Creating custom workflows - Learning GitHub Actions syntax ## Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work. **Find more:** - GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios - Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios - Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com - Website: https://lxgic.dev ## Requirements No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. Needs OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable. ```bash npx ai-github-action --help ``` ## How It Works Takes your plain English description and generates GitHub Actions YAML with the right triggers, jobs, and steps. The AI knows common patterns and best practices for different workflows. ## License MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.

Frequently asked questions

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