Agent skill
github-actions-security-cheat-sheet
Quick reference for GitHub Actions security patterns. Copy-paste snippets for action pinning, token permissions, secrets, runners, and workflow hardening.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/adaptive-enforcement-lab/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/secure/skills/github-actions-security-cheat-sheet
SKILL.md
GitHub Actions Security Cheat Sheet
When to Use This Skill
One-page security reference for hardening GitHub Actions workflows. Copy-paste ready patterns for production use.
Start Here
New to GitHub Actions security? Start with SHA pinning and minimal permissions. Both provide high impact with minimal workflow changes.
Implementation
See the full implementation guide in the source documentation.
Examples
See examples.md for code examples.
Full Reference
See reference.md for complete documentation.
References
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