act-local-github-actions-runner
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- 88 / 100 · community maintained
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- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Guided setup
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- macOS · Linux · Windows · Docker
- Runtime requirements
- Docker
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- Read-only
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
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Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
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---
name: act-local-github-actions-runner
description: act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling…
category: devops
runtime: Docker
---
# act-local-github-actions-runner output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling fast feedback on workflow changes without pushing to GitHub. With 57,000+ stars on GitHub, it is the standard tool for local Actions development and testing. Use when this capability is needed..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “Installation / Source” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling fast feedback on workflow changes without pushing to GitHub. With 57,000+ stars on GitHub, it is the standard tool for local Actions development and testing. Use when this capability is needed.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “Installation / Source” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options.The source does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “Installation / Source”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: act-local-github-actions-runner
description: act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling…
category: devops
source: tomevault-io/skills-registry
---
# act-local-github-actions-runner
## When to use
- act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling fast feedback on work…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “Installation / Source” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies.The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "act-local-github-actions-runner" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> Installation / Source
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> Docker | read files, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
}act Local GitHub Actions Runner
act is an open-source CLI tool that runs GitHub Actions workflows locally using Docker, enabling fast feedback on workflow changes without pushing to GitHub. With 57,000+ stars on GitHub, it is the standard tool for local Actions development and testing.
Installation
Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- If you are using macOS, please be sure to follow the steps outlined in Docker Docs for how to install Docker Desktop for Mac .
- If you are using Linux, you will need to install Docker Engine .
- git clone https://github.com/nektos/act.git
- make build
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- 4.2. Docker context
- Necessary prerequisites for running act
- act depends on docker (exactly Docker Engine API) to run workflows in containers. As long you don't require container isolation, you can run selected (e.g. windows or macOS) jobs directly on your System, see Runners ....
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
Introduction
Installation
2.1. Arch
Source: https://github.com/nektos/act
Extracted from upstream docs: https://nektosact.com/installation/index.html
Source
Source: agentskillexchange/skills — distributed by TomeVault.
Decide Fit First
Design Intent
How To Use It
Boundaries And Review