Description:
Run your GitHub Actions locally
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.2.83@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@nektos |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Devops
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Tags:
github-actions
devops
ci-cd
testing
docker
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Install:
brew install act
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About:
Act is a tool that simulates GitHub Actions locally using Docker containers. It allows developers to test and debug their workflows before pushing to GitHub, significantly speeding up the development cycle. By running workflows locally, it eliminates the need to push commits just to test syntax or logic.
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Key Features:
- Runs GitHub Actions locally in Docker
- Detects and uses workflow files from the current directory
- Supports simulating GitHub Events to trigger workflows
- Offers a dry-run mode to see what would execute
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Use Cases:
- Debugging complex workflow failures without pushing code
- Validating syntax and logic of GitHub Actions workflows
- Reducing CI feedback loop time during development
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Alternatives:
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GitHub Codespaces
– Cloud-based environment vs local execution; Codespaces is heavier but fully integrated.
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actuated
– Cloud-hosted self-hosted runners vs local tool; actuated focuses on serverless infrastructure.
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