GitHub Actions

Last updated: May 2025

GitHub Actions is a service from GitHub that lets you automate tasks in your repository using workflow files. These workflows are written in YAML and stored in the .github/workflows directory of your repository.

Managing Workflows in GitKraken Desktop

GitKraken Desktop provides basic tools for creating, editing, and deleting GitHub Action workflows directly within your repository.

Create a Workflow

1. In the Left Panel, hover over GitHub Actions.
2. Click the + button to open the Create Workflow panel.
3. Choose from available workflow templates or start with a blank workflow.
4. The workflow file will be saved in the .github/workflows directory (created automatically if it doesn’t exist).

Edit a Workflow

Double-click any existing workflow file to open it. You can view, modify, and save changes directly.

Delete a Workflow

Right-click a workflow file and select Delete Workflow to remove it.

Learn More

For workflow syntax, best practices, and advanced automation examples, visit the GitHub Actions Documentation.