GitHub Actions Invalid action version

The specified version of an action is not valid or does not exist.

Understanding GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions is a powerful CI/CD tool integrated into GitHub, allowing developers to automate their workflows directly from their repositories. It enables you to build, test, and deploy your code right from GitHub. With GitHub Actions, you can create workflows that build the code in your repository, run tests, and then deploy it to production or any other environment.

Identifying the Symptom: Invalid Action Version

When using GitHub Actions, you might encounter an error message stating Invalid action version. This error typically appears in the logs when a workflow run fails to execute a specified action due to an incorrect or unavailable version.

What You Observe

In the workflow logs, you might see an error message similar to:

Error: Invalid action version 'v1.0.0' for action 'actions/checkout'.

This indicates that the version specified for the action does not exist or is not valid.

Details About the Issue

The Invalid action version error occurs when the version of an action specified in your workflow file does not match any available versions in the action's repository or the GitHub Marketplace. This can happen if the version is mistyped, the action has been updated, or the version has been removed.

Common Causes

  • Typographical errors in the version string.
  • Referencing a version that has been removed or deprecated.
  • Using a version that has not been released yet.

Steps to Fix the Issue

To resolve the Invalid action version error, follow these steps:

1. Verify the Action Version

Check the action's repository or the GitHub Marketplace to ensure that the version you are using is available. You can find the available versions in the action's repository under the tags or releases section.

2. Update the Workflow File

Edit your workflow YAML file to specify a valid version. For example, if you are using the actions/checkout action, ensure the version is correct:

uses: actions/checkout@v2

Replace v2 with the correct version if necessary.

3. Test the Workflow

After updating the workflow file, commit the changes and push them to your repository. This will trigger the workflow again. Check the logs to ensure that the error is resolved.

Additional Resources

For more information on using GitHub Actions, visit the GitHub Actions Documentation. If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to the GitHub Community for further assistance.

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