github-actions-templates

GitHub Actions Templates

Production-ready GitHub Actions workflow patterns for testing, building, and deploying applications.

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to github actions templates
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Purpose

Create efficient, secure GitHub Actions workflows for continuous integration and deployment across various tech stacks.

Use this skill when

• Automate testing and deployment
• Build Docker images and push to registries
• Deploy to Kubernetes clusters
• Run security scans
• Implement matrix builds for multiple environments

Common Workflow Patterns

Pattern 1: Test Workflow

name: Test

on:
  push:
    branches: [ main, develop ]
  pull_request:
    branches: [ main ]

jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    strategy:
      matrix:
        node-version: [18.x, 20.x]

    steps:
    - uses: actions/checkout@v4

    - name: Use Node.js ${{ matrix.node-version }}
      uses: actions/setup-node@v4
      with:
        node-version: ${{ matrix.node-version }}
        cache: 'npm'

    - name: Install dependencies
      run: npm ci