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act

Execute GitHub Actions locally using act

  • Commands
  • Automation
  • 150

What it does and how to use it

A /slash command, ready to use, that runs a automation workflow in a single step.

  1. Install the command (command above).
  2. In Claude Code, type "/" followed by the command name.
  3. Follow the instructions the command asks for and let it run.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/commands && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/commands__act.md -o .claude/commands/act.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

---
allowed-tools: Read, Edit, Bash
argument-hint: [workflow-name]
description: Execute GitHub Actions locally using act
---

# Act - GitHub Actions Local Execution

Execute GitHub Actions workflows locally using act: $ARGUMENTS

## Current Workflows

- Available workflows: !`find .github/workflows -name "*.yml" -o -name "*.yaml" | head -10`
- Act configuration: @.actrc (if exists)
- Docker status: !`docker --version`

## Task

Execute GitHub Actions workflow locally:

1. **Setup Verification**
   - Ensure act is installed: `act --version`
   - Verify Docker is running
   - Check available wor

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