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Date Published
Author
Nate Smith
Word count
1050
Language
English
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None

Summary

The GitHub CLI tool, version 1.9.0, enhances developers' abilities to manage GitHub Actions directly from the terminal, introducing new commands like `gh run` and `gh workflow` for more effective workflow management. These commands allow users to gain insights into workflow runs and their files, providing an overview of workflow executions, and enabling detailed analysis of individual run steps and logs to diagnose failures. Additionally, the tool facilitates artifact management and allows users to rerun failed workflows without leaving the terminal. Workflow files, defined in YAML format, can be viewed and managed more easily using commands like `gh workflow view`, which help track recent runs and enable or disable workflows. The CLI also supports triggering workflows on command with `workflow_dispatch` events, streamlining workflow testing and development. This integration aims to improve the efficiency of managing GitHub Actions, encouraging feedback from users to further refine the tool.