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Github Actions Cache Optimization

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laurigates·vlatest·devops·MIT

Helps with GitHub, optimization as part of automating DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows workflows.

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Showing Claude Code. One command installs this skill into any of the agents below.

  1. 1

    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add laurigates/claude-plugins --skill github-actions-cache-optimization -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

What we know about this skill

Publisher

laurigates

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Install target

Live repository

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    SKILL.md parses and declares a name and a description.

    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

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    Scanned laurigates/claude-plugins at 45d1d7dcf6.

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Commit
45d1d7dcf6
Manifest
finops-plugin/skills/github-actions-cache-optimization/SKILL.md
Scanned
1 file, 225 lines
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About this skill

What it does

This skill optimizes GitHub Actions workflows by intelligently managing cache keys. It automatically generates and updates cache keys based on changes to files, ensuring that cached dependencies are invalidated when necessary while still leveraging caches for faster builds. This reduces build times and improves workflow efficiency.

When to use it

  • You have a GitHub Actions workflow with slow build times due to dependency downloads.
  • Your workflow's cache is frequently invalidating unnecessarily, negating the benefits of caching.
  • You want to ensure your workflows consistently utilize cached dependencies when available.
  • You are experiencing inconsistent build behavior related to dependency versions or file changes.

Key capabilities

  • Automatic cache key generation based on file content.
  • Cache key updates upon file modifications.
  • Workflow optimization for faster builds.
  • Intelligent cache invalidation.

Example prompts

  • "Optimize the GitHub Actions workflow at [repository URL] to improve build speed."
  • "Analyze this GitHub Actions workflow ([workflow file content]) and suggest cache optimization strategies."
  • “Generate a cache key for my github actions workflow based on these files: package.json, requirements.txt”

Tips & gotchas

This skill requires access to the relevant GitHub repository or workflow definition. Ensure the AI agent has appropriate permissions to analyze and modify the workflow configuration.