github-actions

This skill provides reusable GitHub Actions patterns for building React Native applications for iOS simulators and Android emulators in the cloud. It includes composite actions for build processes and instructions for retrieving artifacts via the GitHub CLI or REST API.

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Is github-actions safe to install?

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Review the source first: our audit of github-actions's source files found 1 shell command, 1 external URL, no file writes (high risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill suggests executing shell commands via the GitHub CLI and making network requests to the GitHub REST API to download build artifacts.

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Who is this skill for?

Developers and DevOps engineers setting up CI/CD pipelines for React Native mobile applications.

What can you do with it?

  • Creating CI workflows for React Native simulator and emulator builds.
  • Uploading iOS and Android build artifacts from pull requests or manual workflow runs.
  • Replacing local mobile builds with cloud-based CI artifacts.
  • Scripting artifact retrieval using the GitHub CLI or REST API.

How good is this skill?

Quality score: 5/10. The skill provides clear documentation and structured patterns for CI/CD integration. It maps specific problems to relevant reference files effectively.

What does the skill file contain?

SKILL.md
# GitHub Actions Build Artifacts

## Overview

Reusable GitHub Actions patterns to build React Native apps for iOS simulators and Android emulators in the cloud, then publish artifacts retrievable via `gh` CLI or GitHub API.

## When to Apply

Use this skill when:
- Creating CI workflows that build React Native simulator/emulator artifacts.
- Uploading iOS simulator and Android emulator installables from PRs or manual dispatch runs.
- Replacing local-only mobile builds with downloadable CI artifacts.
- Needing stable artifact IDs/names for scripted retrieval with `gh` or REST API.

## Quick Re...

Frequently asked questions

What platforms does this skill support?

The skill supports React Native builds for iOS simulators and Android emulators.

How do I retrieve the build artifacts?

You can retrieve artifacts using the gh CLI command 'gh run download' or by calling the GitHub REST API endpoint 'GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/actions/artifacts/{artifact_id}/{archive_format}'.

What GitHub Actions version is required for artifact uploads?

The skill uses 'actions/upload-artifact@v4' for uploading build artifacts.

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