act
Run your GitHub Actions workflows locally
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act reads your GitHub Actions workflow files and runs the jobs locally in Docker containers, giving fast feedback on CI changes without pushing commits. It supports secrets, events, and most common actions.
Key features
- Runs workflows locally in Docker
- Simulates push, pull_request, and other events
- Supports secrets and env files
- Fast feedback without commits
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