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GitHub Actions YAML Validator

Parse workflow YAML and check basic jobs, runner, and step structure.

● This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your input is never uploaded to our servers.
Output
Your result will appear here…

How to use GitHub Actions YAML Validator

  1. Paste a workflow YAML document.
  2. Select Validate to parse YAML and inspect basic jobs and steps.
  3. Review the workflow with GitHub's own validation before relying on it.

Example

Input:

name: CI
on:
  push:
jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - run: npm test

Output:

Valid GitHub Actions structure ✓
Jobs: test

Use cases

About this tool

Parse workflow YAML and check basic jobs, runner, and step structure. Processing happens locally in your browser, so your input is not sent to a server or included in analytics.

Frequently asked questions

Does this replicate GitHub's workflow validator?

No. It checks basic structure and does not validate all expressions, event rules, actions, permissions, or runner behavior.

Does it run the workflow?

No. Workflow contents are parsed locally and never executed.

Are remote actions inspected?

No. Action references are not fetched or checked for versions.

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