github-actions-debugging

name	github-actions-debugging
description	Guide for debugging failing GitHub Actions workflows. Use this when asked to debug failing GitHub Actions workflows.

GitHub Actions Debugging

This skill helps you debug failing GitHub Actions workflows in pull requests.

Process

1. Use the list_workflow_runs tool to look up recent workflow runs for the pull request and their status
2. Use the summarize_job_log_failures tool to get an AI summary of the logs for failed jobs
3. If you need more information, use the get_job_logs or get_workflow_run_logs tool to get the full failure logs
4. Try to reproduce the failure locally in your environment
5. Fix the failing build and verify the fix before committing changes

Common issues

• Missing environment variables: Check that all required secrets are configured
• Version mismatches: Verify action versions and dependencies are compatible
• Permission issues: Ensure the workflow has the necessary permissions
• Timeout issues: Consider splitting long-running jobs or increasing timeout values