GitHub Actions provides a versatile platform for automating workflows and integrating with familiar tools, offering developers the freedom to innovate while managing tasks like cloud deployment and container building. Highlighting the story of Stefan Zweifel, a full-stack developer who created the "git-auto-commit" Action to detect file changes during workflow runs, the text illustrates how this tool automates file changes and commits them back to the GitHub repository. Stefan's motivation stemmed from a personal need for automation, and his Action has since been adopted by many developers for diverse purposes, such as building static sites and updating repositories. Despite initial challenges like authentication issues, improvements such as the "checkout" Action's v2 have resolved many problems. Stefan encourages developers to embrace open-source work by releasing code, learning from the process, and contributing to the community. His story, and GitHub Actions' ease of use, inspire developers to explore and participate in the creation of automated workflows available on the GitHub Marketplace.