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GitHub Actions Syntax Reference
Search GitHub Actions workflow concepts by trigger, feature, or keyword. Covers all workflow triggers, matrix strategy, job dependencies, reusable workflows, and step outputs.
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GitHub Actions Syntax Reference
The GitHub Actions Syntax Reference covers all workflow triggers, matrix strategy, job needs dependencies, reusable workflows, step outputs, and environment protection rules.
• Look up workflow_dispatch input syntax before adding a manual trigger
• Reference matrix strategy syntax for multi-OS testing
• Find step output syntax before passing data between steps
• Reference environment protection rules before deploying to production
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FAQ
What does this tool tell you?
The GitHub Actions Syntax Reference covers all workflow triggers, matrix strategy, job needs dependencies, reusable workflows, step outputs, and environment protection rules.
What affects the result most?
Workflow triggers: push, pull_request, schedule (cron), workflow_dispatch, release. Job needs: dependencies between jobs, allows parallel execution of independent jobs. Matrix strategy: jobs × matrix = N parallel runs — axes: os, node-version, python-version.
How should I use the result?
Use this tool to orient quickly to the concepts, field names, or values you are about to look up in a full specification or vendor documentation. It summarizes the common cases; the authoritative source remains whichever standard or vendor doc defines the values themselves.
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