Manage secrets and more with the GitHub Actions API

GitHub Actions API has become generally available, providing a platform to automate software workflows, and is now enhanced with new features based on community feedback. The API beta, accessible to all repositories, focuses on key areas like reading workflow run and job data, managing repository secrets, downloading artifacts, and registering self-hosted runners. Detailed information on workflow runs, such as outcomes and timing, can be queried, aiding integration with other tools, and raw logs can be downloaded for archival purposes. The secrets API facilitates automated management of repository secrets, emphasizing security with encryption requirements. Artifacts generated from continuous integration workflows can be archived and downloaded, promoting integration with other services. For self-hosted runners, the API enables automation of their registration and removal, simplifying their setup. Additionally, the API introduces new data for runner context and environment variables, such as run_id and run_number, and updates the GITHUB_TOKEN to streamline authentication. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with the new API functionalities on social platforms.