name: act
binary: act
aliases: []
category:
- ci
lang:
- all
summary: Run GitHub Actions workflows locally.
homepage: https://github.com/nektos/act
docs: https://nektosact.com/
detect:
version_args:
- --version
local:
files: []
dirs:
- .github/workflows
package_json:
package_manager_prefixes: []
use_when:
- Reproduce GitHub Actions jobs locally
- Debug workflow syntax or runner setup before pushing
avoid_when:
- The workflow depends on hosted-only services or protected secrets
risk:
level: high
effects:
- execute_code
- network_access
- secret_exposure
- write_files
requires_auth: false
destructive: false
confirmation_required_for:
- running workflows that mount secrets
guardrails:
- Inspect workflow steps before running jobs locally.