{ GitHub Actions Workflow Builder }

// build ci/cd workflow files in seconds

Build GitHub Actions CI/CD workflow YAML files for Node.js, Python, PHP, and Docker projects. Configure triggers, jobs, and steps visually — no YAML expertise needed.

Comma-separated branch names or patterns
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Configure your workflow

Select project type and options, then click Generate

HOW TO USE

  1. 01
    Choose Project Type

    Select Node.js, Python, PHP, or Docker to load relevant step options.

  2. 02
    Configure Options

    Set triggers, branch filters, runner OS, runtime version, and which steps to include.

  3. 03
    Generate & Copy

    Click Generate, then copy or download the YAML. Save it to .github/workflows/ in your repo.

FEATURES

Node.js CI Python CI PHP CI Docker Build Caching Matrix Builds Deploy Steps Artifacts

WHAT YOU CAN BUILD

  • 🔧 Node.js test + lint + build pipelines
  • 🔧 Python pytest + coverage workflows
  • 🔧 PHP Composer + PHPUnit workflows
  • 🔧 Docker build + push to registry
  • 🔧 Scheduled maintenance jobs

WHAT IS THIS?

This tool generates ready-to-use GitHub Actions workflow YAML files. Configure your project's CI/CD pipeline visually without memorizing YAML syntax or Actions documentation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where do I put the generated workflow file?

Save the file to .github/workflows/ in the root of your GitHub repository. You can name it anything ending in .yml or .yaml, such as ci.yml or build.yml.

Can I use multiple workflow files in one repo?

Yes. GitHub Actions supports multiple workflow files in the .github/workflows/ directory. Each file runs independently based on its own triggers. Common patterns are separate files for CI, CD, and scheduled tasks.

What does "workflow_dispatch" mean?

The workflow_dispatch trigger allows you to run the workflow manually from the GitHub Actions UI. This is useful for deployment workflows or one-off tasks you don't want to run automatically on every push.

How do I add secrets like API keys?

Add secrets in your GitHub repo under Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions. Reference them in your workflow with ${{ secrets.MY_SECRET }}. Never hardcode credentials directly in YAML files.

What are GitHub-hosted runners?

GitHub provides free virtual machines (runners) to execute your workflows. ubuntu-latest is the most common choice — it's fast, well-supported, and free for public repositories. Private repos have a monthly free tier.

Can I cache dependencies to speed up builds?

Yes — enabling the "Cache dependencies" step in this tool adds the actions/cache step to your workflow. This caches node_modules, pip packages, or Composer vendor directories between runs, significantly reducing build times.

GitHub Actions Workflow Builder — Generate CI/CD YAML in Seconds

Setting up CI/CD for a new project often means spending 30–60 minutes reading GitHub Actions documentation, debugging YAML indentation errors, and copying snippets from Stack Overflow. This GitHub Actions Workflow Builder eliminates that friction — configure your pipeline visually and get a valid, production-ready .yml file instantly.

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What is GitHub Actions?

GitHub Actions is a CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) platform built directly into GitHub. It lets you automate software workflows — running tests, building Docker images, deploying applications, and more — triggered by events like pushes, pull requests, or a schedule. Workflows are defined in YAML files stored in the .github/workflows/ directory of your repository.

Supported Project Types

This builder generates tailored workflow files for four of the most common project ecosystems:

Understanding Workflow Triggers

GitHub Actions workflows can be triggered by several events. The most common are:

Best Practices for GitHub Actions Workflows

A well-structured workflow file follows several conventions that make pipelines faster, more reliable, and easier to maintain:

How to Add a Workflow to Your Repository

After generating your workflow with this tool, follow these steps to activate it:

  1. Create the directory .github/workflows/ in your repository root if it doesn't exist.
  2. Save the generated YAML as a file with a .yml extension, such as ci.yml.
  3. Commit and push the file to your default branch.
  4. Navigate to the Actions tab in your GitHub repository to see the workflow appear and run.

Docker Workflows and Container Registries

For Docker projects, GitHub Actions integrates seamlessly with both Docker Hub and GitHub Container Registry (GHCR). The generated Docker workflow uses docker/login-action and docker/build-push-action — the official Docker GitHub Actions maintained by Docker, Inc. These handle multi-platform builds, layer caching, and registry authentication cleanly.

GHCR is often the preferred option for open source projects because images are hosted alongside your code, authentication uses your existing GitHub token (GITHUB_TOKEN), and storage is free for public packages.

Free vs Paid GitHub Actions Minutes

GitHub provides free Actions minutes for all accounts. Public repositories get unlimited free minutes on GitHub-hosted runners. Private repositories receive a monthly free tier — 2,000 minutes for free accounts and 3,000 minutes for Pro. After that, usage is billed per minute. Ubuntu runners cost the least; Windows runners cost twice as much, and macOS runners cost ten times as much per minute. For most open source and small private projects, the free tier is more than sufficient.

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