How do I install the Gh Actions Validator skill?

Run npx skillmds add thedixitjain/gh-actions-validator 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.

Is Gh Actions Validator safe to use?

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Is Gh Actions Validator free to use?

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Who published Gh Actions Validator?

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

Gh Actions Validator by thedixitjain

Name: Gh Actions Validator
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: thedixitjain

Gh Actions Validator

'Validate use when validating GitHub Actions workflows for Google Cloud and Vertex AI deployments. Trigger with phrases like "validate github actions", "setup workload identity federation", "github actions security", "deploy agent with ci/cd", or "automate vertex ai deployment". Enforces Workload Identity Federation (WIF), validates OIDC permissions, ensures least privilege IAM, and implements security best practices. '

thedixitjain 2bf04b1 7 files · 16.6 KB Updated Sep 8, 2026 2 repo stars

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Gh Actions Validator

Overview

Validate and harden GitHub Actions workflows that deploy to Google Cloud (especially Vertex AI) using Workload Identity Federation (OIDC) instead of long-lived service account keys. Use this to audit existing workflows, propose a secure replacement, and add CI checks that prevent common credential and permission mistakes.

Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure:

GitHub repository with Actions enabled
Google Cloud project with billing enabled
gcloud CLI authenticated with admin permissions
Understanding of Workload Identity Federation concepts
GitHub repository secrets configured
Appropriate IAM roles for CI/CD automation

Instructions

Audit Existing Workflows: Scan .github/workflows/ for security issues
Validate WIF Usage: Ensure no JSON service account keys are used
Check OIDC Permissions: Verify id-token: write is present
Review IAM Roles: Confirm least privilege (no owner/editor roles)
Add Security Scans: Include secret detection and vulnerability scanning
Validate Deployments: Add post-deployment health checks
Configure Monitoring: Set up alerts for deployment failures
Document WIF Setup: Provide one-time WIF configuration commands

Output

  - uses: actions/checkout@v4
  - name: Authenticate to GCP (WIF)
  - name: Deploy to Vertex AI
        --project=${{ secrets.GCP_PROJECT_ID }} \
        --region=us-central1
  - name: Validate Deployment

Error Handling

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.

Examples

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.

Resources

Workload Identity Federation: https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/workload-identity-federation
GitHub OIDC: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/deployment/security-hardening-your-deployments
Vertex AI Agent Engine: https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs/agent-engine
google-github-actions/auth: https://github.com/google-github-actions/auth
WIF setup guide in ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/docs/wif-setup.md

Source: jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills → skills/.curated/gh-actions-validator/SKILL.md

Also appears in: jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/plugins/devops/jeremy-github-actions-gcp/skills/gh-actions-validator/SKILL.md

---name: gh-actions-validatordescription: 'Validate use when validating GitHub Actions workflows for Google Cloud and Vertex AI deployments. Trigger with phrases like "validate github actions", "setup workload identity federation", "github actions security", "deploy agent with ci/cd", or "automate vertex ai deployment". Enforces Workload Identity Federation (WIF), validates OIDC permissions, ensures least privilege IAM, and implements security best practices. '---# Gh Actions Validator## OverviewValidate and harden GitHub Actions workflows that deploy to Google Cloud (especially Vertex AI) using Workload Identity Federation (OIDC) instead of long-lived service account keys. Use this to audit existing workflows, propose a secure replacement, and add CI checks that prevent common credential and permission mistakes.## PrerequisitesBefore using this skill, ensure:- GitHub repository with Actions enabled- Google Cloud project with billing enabled- gcloud CLI authenticated with admin permissions- Understanding of Workload Identity Federation concepts- GitHub repository secrets configured- Appropriate IAM roles for CI/CD automation## Instructions1. **Audit Existing Workflows**: Scan .github/workflows/ for security issues2. **Validate WIF Usage**: Ensure no JSON service account keys are used3. **Check OIDC Permissions**: Verify id-token: write is present4. **Review IAM Roles**: Confirm least privilege (no owner/editor roles)5. **Add Security Scans**: Include secret detection and vulnerability scanning6. **Validate Deployments**: Add post-deployment health checks7. **Configure Monitoring**: Set up alerts for deployment failures8. **Document WIF Setup**: Provide one-time WIF configuration commands## Output - uses: actions/checkout@v4 - name: Authenticate to GCP (WIF) - name: Deploy to Vertex AI --project=${{ secrets.GCP_PROJECT_ID }} \ --region=us-central1 - name: Validate Deployment## Error HandlingSee `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.## ExamplesSee `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.## Resources- Workload Identity Federation: https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/workload-identity-federation- GitHub OIDC: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/deployment/security-hardening-your-deployments- Vertex AI Agent Engine: https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs/agent-engine- google-github-actions/auth: https://github.com/google-github-actions/auth- WIF setup guide in ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/docs/wif-setup.md---**Source:** [`jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills`](https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills) → `skills/.curated/gh-actions-validator/SKILL.md`**Also appears in:** `jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/plugins/devops/jeremy-github-actions-gcp/skills/gh-actions-validator/SKILL.md`

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Gh Actions Validator

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Gh Actions Validator

Overview

Prerequisites

Instructions

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Error Handling

Examples

Resources

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Gh Actions Validator skill?

What does the Gh Actions Validator skill do?

Is Gh Actions Validator safe to use?

Which AI agents work with Gh Actions Validator?

Is Gh Actions Validator free to use?

Who published Gh Actions Validator?