# Poindexter12 Waypoint Github Actions

> GitHub Actions Skill

- Skill: `tomevault-io/poindexter12-waypoint-github-actions` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/poindexter12-waypoint-github-actions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/poindexter12-waypoint-github-actions/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/poindexter12-waypoint-github-actions

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# GitHub Actions Skill

GitHub Actions CI/CD reference for workflow templates, caching, and automation patterns.

## Quick Reference

```bash
gh run list --workflow=<name>  # Recent workflow runs
gh run view <run-id>           # Detailed run output
gh run download <run-id>       # Download logs
gh workflow list               # List workflows
gh workflow run <workflow>     # Trigger workflow
gh run watch <run-id>          # Watch run in real-time
```

**Key Paths:**
- `.github/workflows/` - Workflow definitions
- `actions/` - Custom local actions

## Reference Files

Load on-demand based on task:

| Topic | File | When to Load |
|-------|------|--------------|
| Patterns & Templates | [patterns.md](references/patterns.md) | Workflow templates, caching, security |

## Workflow Structure

```yaml
name: Workflow name

on:
  push:
    branches: [main]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main]
  workflow_dispatch:  # Manual trigger

env:
  NODE_VERSION: '18'

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: ${{ env.NODE_VERSION }}
          cache: 'npm'
      - run: npm ci
      - run: npm test
```

## Common Triggers

| Trigger | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| `push` | Build on commits |
| `pull_request` | PR validation |
| `workflow_dispatch` | Manual trigger |
| `schedule` | Cron jobs |
| `release` | Deploy on release |

## Validation Checklist

- [ ] Workflow triggers correctly configured
- [ ] Runner selection appropriate
- [ ] Caching implemented for dependencies
- [ ] Secrets properly configured
- [ ] Permissions minimal and explicit
- [ ] Actions pinned to specific versions
- [ ] Branch/path filters correct

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