Overview
The Strapi plugin github-actions is a tool that allows users to trigger specific GitHub actions without relying on webhooks. It uses the repository_dispatch event, event_type, and client_payload to initiate the actions. The purpose of this plugin is to build a static site in GitHub without the inconvenience of frequent webhook triggers.
Features
- Trigger GitHub Actions: The plugin enables users to initiate specific GitHub actions using the repository_dispatch event, event_type, and client_payload.
- Avoiding Webhooks: By using this plugin, users can build static sites in GitHub without relying on webhooks that can be triggered too often.
- Easy Installation: The plugin can be installed effortlessly in a few steps.
- Workflow Configuration: Users can add and configure workflows in the administration panel.
- Personal Access Token Configuration: Users can set their personal access token in the plugin configuration to ensure its security.
- Opinionated Workflow Model View: Users can update the core_store table of the database to have an opinionated view of the workflow model.
- GitHub Actions Integration: The plugin provides an example GitHub action file that can be used to trigger the CI of a repository.
Summary
The Strapi plugin github-actions is a valuable tool for users who want to trigger specific GitHub actions without relying on webhooks. It offers easy installation, workflow configuration, personal access token security, and an opinionated view of the workflow model. By avoiding the use of webhooks, users can build static sites in GitHub without the inconvenience of frequent triggers.