| name | github-workflow-automation |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| category | github |
| description | Advanced GitHub Actions workflow automation with AI swarm coordination, intelligent CI/CD pipelines, and comprehensive repository management |
| tags | github, github-actions, ci-cd, workflow-automation, swarm-coordination, deployment, security |
| authors | claude-flow |
| requires | gh (GitHub CLI), git, claude-flow@alpha, node (v16+) |
| priority | high |
| progressive_disclosure | true |
GitHub Workflow Automation Skill
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive GitHub Actions automation with AI swarm coordination. It integrates intelligent CI/CD pipelines, workflow orchestration, and repository management to create self-organizing, adaptive GitHub workflows.
Quick Start
๐ก Basic Usage - Click to expand
Initialize GitHub Workflow Automation
# Start with a simple workflow
npx ruv-swarm actions generate-workflow \
--analyze-codebase \
--detect-languages \
--create-optimal-pipeline
Common Commands
# Optimize existing workflow
npx ruv-swarm actions optimize \
--workflow ".github/workflows/ci.yml" \
--suggest-parallelization
# Analyze failed runs
gh run view <run-id> --json jobs,conclusion | \
npx ruv-swarm actions analyze-failure \
--suggest-fixes
Core Capabilities
๐ค Swarm-Powered GitHub Modes
Available GitHub Integration Modes
1. gh-coordinator
GitHub workflow orchestration and coordination
- Coordination Mode: Hierarchical
- Max Parallel Operations: 10
- Batch Optimized: Yes
- Best For: Complex GitHub workflows, multi-repo coordination
# Usage example
npx claude-flow@alpha github gh-coordinator \
"Coordinate multi-repo release across 5 repositories"
2. pr-manager
Pull request management and review coordination
- Review Mode: Automated
- Multi-reviewer: Yes
- Conflict Resolution: Intelligent
# Create PR with automated review
gh pr create --title "Feature: New capability" \
--body "Automated PR with swarm review" | \
npx ruv-swarm actions pr-validate \
--spawn-agents "linter,tester,security,docs"
3. issue-tracker
Issue management and project coordination
- Issue Workflow: Automated
- Label Management: Smart
- Progress Tracking: Real-time
# Create coordinated issue workflow
npx claude-flow@alpha github issue-tracker \
"Manage sprint issues with automated tracking"
4. release-manager
Release coordination and deployment
- Release Pipeline: Automated
- Versioning: Semantic
- Deployment: Multi-stage
# Automated release management
npx claude-flow@alpha github release-manager \
"Create v2.0.0 release with changelog and deployment"
5. repo-architect
Repository structure and organization
- Structure Optimization: Yes
- Multi-repo Support: Yes
- Template Management: Advanced
# Optimize repository structure
npx claude-flow@alpha github repo-architect \
"Restructure monorepo with optimal organization"
6. code-reviewer
Automated code review and quality assurance
- Review Quality: Deep
- Security Analysis: Yes
- Performance Check: Automated
# Automated code review
gh pr view 123 --json files | \
npx ruv-swarm actions pr-validate \
--deep-review \
--security-scan
7. ci-orchestrator
CI/CD pipeline coordination
- Pipeline Management: Advanced
- Test Coordination: Parallel
- Deployment: Automated
# Orchestrate CI/CD pipeline
npx claude-flow@alpha github ci-orchestrator \
"Setup parallel test execution with smart caching"
8. security-guardian
Security and compliance management
- Security Scan: Automated
- Compliance Check: Continuous
- Vulnerability Management: Proactive
# Security audit
npx ruv-swarm actions security \
--deep-scan \
--compliance-check \
--create-issues
๐ง Workflow Templates
Production-Ready GitHub Actions Templates
1. Intelligent CI with Swarms
# .github/workflows/swarm-ci.yml
name: Intelligent CI with Swarms
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
swarm-analysis:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Initialize Swarm
uses: ruvnet/swarm-action@v1
with:
topology: mesh
max-agents: 6
- name: Analyze Changes
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions analyze \
--commit ${{ github.sha }} \
--suggest-tests \
--optimize-pipeline
2. Multi-Language Detection
# .github/workflows/polyglot-swarm.yml
name: Polyglot Project Handler
on: push
jobs:
detect-and-build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Detect Languages
id: detect
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions detect-stack \
--output json > stack.json
- name: Dynamic Build Matrix
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions create-matrix \
--from stack.json \
--parallel-builds
3. Adaptive Security Scanning
# .github/workflows/security-swarm.yml
name: Intelligent Security Scan
on:
schedule:
- cron: '0 0 * * *'
workflow_dispatch:
jobs:
security-swarm:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Security Analysis Swarm
run: |
SECURITY_ISSUES=$(npx ruv-swarm actions security \
--deep-scan \
--format json)
echo "$SECURITY_ISSUES" | jq -r '.issues[]? | @base64' | while read -r issue; do
_jq() {
echo ${issue} | base64 --decode | jq -r ${1}
}
gh issue create \
--title "$(_jq '.title')" \
--body "$(_jq '.body')" \
--label "security,critical"
done
4. Self-Healing Pipeline
# .github/workflows/self-healing.yml
name: Self-Healing Pipeline
on: workflow_run
jobs:
heal-pipeline:
if: ${{ github.event.workflow_run.conclusion == 'failure' }}
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Diagnose and Fix
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions self-heal \
--run-id ${{ github.event.workflow_run.id }} \
--auto-fix-common \
--create-pr-complex
5. Progressive Deployment
# .github/workflows/smart-deployment.yml
name: Smart Deployment
on:
push:
branches: [main]
jobs:
progressive-deploy:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Analyze Risk
id: risk
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions deploy-risk \
--changes ${{ github.sha }} \
--history 30d
- name: Choose Strategy
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions deploy-strategy \
--risk ${{ steps.risk.outputs.level }} \
--auto-execute
6. Performance Regression Detection
# .github/workflows/performance-guard.yml
name: Performance Guard
on: pull_request
jobs:
perf-swarm:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Performance Analysis
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions perf-test \
--baseline main \
--threshold 10% \
--auto-profile-regression
7. PR Validation Swarm
# .github/workflows/pr-validation.yml
name: PR Validation Swarm
on: pull_request
jobs:
validate:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Multi-Agent Validation
run: |
PR_DATA=$(gh pr view ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }} --json files,labels)
RESULTS=$(npx ruv-swarm actions pr-validate \
--spawn-agents "linter,tester,security,docs" \
--parallel \
--pr-data "$PR_DATA")
gh pr comment ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }} \
--body "$RESULTS"
8. Intelligent Release
# .github/workflows/intelligent-release.yml
name: Intelligent Release
on:
push:
tags: ['v*']
jobs:
release:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Release Swarm
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions release \
--analyze-changes \
--generate-notes \
--create-artifacts \
--publish-smart
๐ Monitoring & Analytics
Workflow Analysis & Optimization
Workflow Analytics
# Analyze workflow performance
npx ruv-swarm actions analytics \
--workflow "ci.yml" \
--period 30d \
--identify-bottlenecks \
--suggest-improvements
Cost Optimization
# Optimize GitHub Actions costs
npx ruv-swarm actions cost-optimize \
--analyze-usage \
--suggest-caching \
--recommend-self-hosted
Failure Pattern Analysis
# Identify failure patterns
npx ruv-swarm actions failure-patterns \
--period 90d \
--classify-failures \
--suggest-preventions
Resource Management
# Optimize resource usage
npx ruv-swarm actions resources \
--analyze-usage \
--suggest-runners \
--cost-optimize
Advanced Features
๐งช Dynamic Test Strategies
Intelligent Test Selection & Execution
Smart Test Selection
# Automatically select relevant tests
- name: Swarm Test Selection
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions smart-test \
--changed-files ${{ steps.files.outputs.all }} \
--impact-analysis \
--parallel-safe
Dynamic Test Matrix
# Generate test matrix from code analysis
jobs:
generate-matrix:
outputs:
matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
steps:
- id: set-matrix
run: |
MATRIX=$(npx ruv-swarm actions test-matrix \
--detect-frameworks \
--optimize-coverage)
echo "matrix=${MATRIX}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
test:
needs: generate-matrix
strategy:
matrix: ${{fromJson(needs.generate-matrix.outputs.matrix)}}
Intelligent Parallelization
# Determine optimal parallelization
npx ruv-swarm actions parallel-strategy \
--analyze-dependencies \
--time-estimates \
--cost-aware
๐ฎ Predictive Analysis
AI-Powered Workflow Predictions
Predictive Failures
# Predict potential failures
npx ruv-swarm actions predict \
--analyze-history \
--identify-risks \
--suggest-preventive
Workflow Recommendations
# Get workflow recommendations
npx ruv-swarm actions recommend \
--analyze-repo \
--suggest-workflows \
--industry-best-practices
Automated Optimization
# Continuously optimize workflows
npx ruv-swarm actions auto-optimize \
--monitor-performance \
--apply-improvements \
--track-savings
๐ฏ Custom Actions Development
Build Your Own Swarm Actions
Custom Swarm Action Template
// action.yml
name: 'Swarm Custom Action'
description: 'Custom swarm-powered action'
inputs:
task:
description: 'Task for swarm'
required: true
runs:
using: 'node16'
main: 'dist/index.js'
// index.js
const { SwarmAction } = require('ruv-swarm');
async function run() {
const swarm = new SwarmAction({
topology: 'mesh',
agents: ['analyzer', 'optimizer']
});
await swarm.execute(core.getInput('task'));
}
run().catch(error => core.setFailed(error.message));
Integration with Claude-Flow
๐ Swarm Coordination Patterns
MCP-Based GitHub Workflow Coordination
Initialize GitHub Swarm
// Step 1: Initialize swarm coordination
mcp__claude-flow__swarm_init {
topology: "hierarchical",
maxAgents: 8
}
// Step 2: Spawn specialized agents
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "coordinator", name: "GitHub Coordinator" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "reviewer", name: "Code Reviewer" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "tester", name: "QA Agent" }
mcp__claude-flow__agent_spawn { type: "analyst", name: "Security Analyst" }
// Step 3: Orchestrate GitHub workflow
mcp__claude-flow__task_orchestrate {
task: "Complete PR review and merge workflow",
strategy: "parallel",
priority: "high"
}
GitHub Hooks Integration
# Pre-task: Setup GitHub context
npx claude-flow@alpha hooks pre-task \
--description "PR review workflow" \
--context "pr-123"
# During task: Track progress
npx claude-flow@alpha hooks notify \
--message "Completed security scan" \
--type "github-action"
# Post-task: Export results
npx claude-flow@alpha hooks post-task \
--task-id "pr-review-123" \
--export-github-summary
๐ฆ Batch Operations
Concurrent GitHub Operations
Parallel GitHub CLI Commands
// Single message with all GitHub operations
[Concurrent Execution]:
Bash("gh issue create --title 'Feature A' --body 'Description A' --label 'enhancement'")
Bash("gh issue create --title 'Feature B' --body 'Description B' --label 'enhancement'")
Bash("gh pr create --title 'PR 1' --head 'feature-a' --base 'main'")
Bash("gh pr create --title 'PR 2' --head 'feature-b' --base 'main'")
Bash("gh pr checks 123 --watch")
TodoWrite { todos: [
{content: "Review security scan results", status: "pending"},
{content: "Merge approved PRs", status: "pending"},
{content: "Update changelog", status: "pending"}
]}
Best Practices
๐๏ธ Workflow Organization
Structure Your GitHub Workflows
1. Use Reusable Workflows
# .github/workflows/reusable-swarm.yml
name: Reusable Swarm Workflow
on:
workflow_call:
inputs:
topology:
required: true
type: string
jobs:
swarm-task:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Initialize Swarm
run: |
npx ruv-swarm init --topology ${{ inputs.topology }}
2. Implement Proper Caching
- name: Cache Swarm Dependencies
uses: actions/cache@v3
with:
path: ~/.npm
key: ${{ runner.os }}-swarm-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
3. Set Appropriate Timeouts
jobs:
swarm-task:
timeout-minutes: 30
steps:
- name: Swarm Operation
timeout-minutes: 10
4. Use Workflow Dependencies
jobs:
setup:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
test:
needs: setup
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
deploy:
needs: [setup, test]
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
๐ Security Best Practices
Secure Your GitHub Workflows
1. Store Configurations Securely
- name: Setup Swarm
env:
SWARM_CONFIG: ${{ secrets.SWARM_CONFIG }}
API_KEY: ${{ secrets.API_KEY }}
run: |
npx ruv-swarm init --config "$SWARM_CONFIG"
2. Use OIDC Authentication
permissions:
id-token: write
contents: read
- name: Configure AWS Credentials
uses: aws-actions/configure-aws-credentials@v2
with:
role-to-assume: arn:aws:iam::123456789012:role/GitHubAction
aws-region: us-east-1
3. Implement Least-Privilege
permissions:
contents: read
pull-requests: write
issues: write
4. Audit Swarm Operations
- name: Audit Swarm Actions
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions audit \
--export-logs \
--compliance-report
โก Performance Optimization
Maximize Workflow Performance
1. Cache Swarm Dependencies
- uses: actions/cache@v3
with:
path: |
~/.npm
node_modules
key: ${{ runner.os }}-swarm-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
2. Use Appropriate Runner Sizes
jobs:
heavy-task:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest-4-cores
steps:
- name: Intensive Swarm Operation
3. Implement Early Termination
- name: Quick Fail Check
run: |
if ! npx ruv-swarm actions pre-check; then
echo "Pre-check failed, terminating early"
exit 1
fi
4. Optimize Parallel Execution
strategy:
matrix:
include:
- runner: ubuntu-latest
task: test
- runner: ubuntu-latest
task: lint
- runner: ubuntu-latest
task: security
max-parallel: 3
Debugging & Troubleshooting
๐ Debug Tools
Debug GitHub Workflow Issues
Debug Mode
- name: Debug Swarm
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions debug \
--verbose \
--trace-agents \
--export-logs
env:
ACTIONS_STEP_DEBUG: true
Performance Profiling
# Profile workflow performance
npx ruv-swarm actions profile \
--workflow "ci.yml" \
--identify-slow-steps \
--suggest-optimizations
Failure Analysis
# Analyze failed runs
gh run view <run-id> --json jobs,conclusion | \
npx ruv-swarm actions analyze-failure \
--suggest-fixes \
--auto-retry-flaky
Log Analysis
# Download and analyze logs
gh run download <run-id>
npx ruv-swarm actions analyze-logs \
--directory ./logs \
--identify-errors
Real-World Examples
๐ Complete Workflows
Production-Ready Integration Examples
Example 1: Full-Stack Application CI/CD
name: Full-Stack CI/CD with Swarms
on:
push:
branches: [main, develop]
pull_request:
jobs:
initialize:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
outputs:
swarm-id: ${{ steps.init.outputs.swarm-id }}
steps:
- id: init
run: |
SWARM_ID=$(npx ruv-swarm init --topology mesh --output json | jq -r '.id')
echo "swarm-id=${SWARM_ID}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
backend:
needs: initialize
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Backend Tests
run: |
npx ruv-swarm agents spawn --type tester \
--task "Run backend test suite" \
--swarm-id ${{ needs.initialize.outputs.swarm-id }}
frontend:
needs: initialize
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Frontend Tests
run: |
npx ruv-swarm agents spawn --type tester \
--task "Run frontend test suite" \
--swarm-id ${{ needs.initialize.outputs.swarm-id }}
security:
needs: initialize
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Security Scan
run: |
npx ruv-swarm agents spawn --type security \
--task "Security audit" \
--swarm-id ${{ needs.initialize.outputs.swarm-id }}
deploy:
needs: [backend, frontend, security]
if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Deploy
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions deploy \
--strategy progressive \
--swarm-id ${{ needs.initialize.outputs.swarm-id }}
Example 2: Monorepo Management
name: Monorepo Coordination
on: push
jobs:
detect-changes:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
outputs:
packages: ${{ steps.detect.outputs.packages }}
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
with:
fetch-depth: 0
- id: detect
run: |
PACKAGES=$(npx ruv-swarm actions detect-changes \
--monorepo \
--output json)
echo "packages=${PACKAGES}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
build-packages:
needs: detect-changes
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
strategy:
matrix:
package: ${{ fromJson(needs.detect-changes.outputs.packages) }}
steps:
- name: Build Package
run: |
npx ruv-swarm actions build \
--package ${{ matrix.package }} \
--parallel-deps
Example 3: Multi-Repo Synchronization
# Synchronize multiple repositories
npx claude-flow@alpha github sync-coordinator \
"Synchronize version updates across:
- github.com/org/repo-a
- github.com/org/repo-b
- github.com/org/repo-c
Update dependencies, align versions, create PRs"
Command Reference
๐ Quick Command Guide
All Available Commands
Workflow Generation
npx ruv-swarm actions generate-workflow [options]
--analyze-codebase Analyze repository structure
--detect-languages Detect programming languages
--create-optimal-pipeline Generate optimized workflow
Optimization
npx ruv-swarm actions optimize [options]
--workflow <path> Path to workflow file
--suggest-parallelization Suggest parallel execution
--reduce-redundancy Remove redundant steps
--estimate-savings Estimate time/cost savings
Analysis
npx ruv-swarm actions analyze [options]
--commit <sha> Analyze specific commit
--suggest-tests Suggest test improvements
--optimize-pipeline Optimize pipeline structure
Testing
npx ruv-swarm actions smart-test [options]
--changed-files <files> Files that changed
--impact-analysis Analyze test impact
--parallel-safe Only parallel-safe tests
Security
npx ruv-swarm actions security [options]
--deep-scan Deep security analysis
--format <format> Output format (json/text)
--create-issues Auto-create GitHub issues
Deployment
npx ruv-swarm actions deploy [options]
--strategy <type> Deployment strategy
--risk <level> Risk assessment level
--auto-execute Execute automatically
Monitoring
npx ruv-swarm actions analytics [options]
--workflow <name> Workflow to analyze
--period <duration> Analysis period
--identify-bottlenecks Find bottlenecks
--suggest-improvements Improvement suggestions
Integration Checklist
โ Setup Verification
Verify Your Setup
- GitHub CLI (
gh) installed and authenticated - Git configured with user credentials
- Node.js v16+ installed
-
claude-flow@alphapackage available - Repository has
.github/workflowsdirectory - GitHub Actions enabled on repository
- Necessary secrets configured
- Runner permissions verified
Quick Setup Script
#!/bin/bash
# setup-github-automation.sh
# Install dependencies
npm install -g claude-flow@alpha
# Verify GitHub CLI
gh auth status || gh auth login
# Create workflow directory
mkdir -p .github/workflows
# Generate initial workflow
npx ruv-swarm actions generate-workflow \
--analyze-codebase \
--create-optimal-pipeline > .github/workflows/ci.yml
echo "โ
GitHub workflow automation setup complete"
Related Skills
github-pr-enhancement- Advanced PR managementrelease-coordination- Release automationswarm-coordination- Multi-agent orchestrationci-cd-optimization- Pipeline optimization
Support & Documentation
- GitHub CLI Docs: https://cli.github.com/manual/
- GitHub Actions: https://docs.github.com/en/actions
- Claude-Flow: https://github.com/ruvnet/claude-flow
- Ruv-Swarm: https://github.com/ruvnet/ruv-swarm
Version History
- v1.0.0 (2025-01-19): Initial skill consolidation
- Merged workflow-automation.md (441 lines)
- Merged github-modes.md (146 lines)
- Added progressive disclosure
- Enhanced with swarm coordination patterns
- Added comprehensive examples and best practices
Skill Status: โ Production Ready Last Updated: 2025-01-19 Maintainer: claude-flow team