GitHub Actions Workflow Generator

Generate GitHub Actions CI/CD workflow YAML files for your projects. Select your language, customize triggers and stages, and copy or download the result.

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What is GitHub Actions Workflow Generator?

GitHub Actions is a CI/CD and automation platform built into GitHub. Workflows are defined in YAML files stored in the .github/workflows/ directory of your repository. Each workflow contains one or more jobs that run on GitHub-hosted or self-hosted runners.

This generator helps you create GitHub Actions workflow YAML files without memorizing the syntax. Select your language, configure triggers and stages, and get production-ready CI/CD pipelines. Generated workflows follow official GitHub Actions best practices including caching, matrix builds, and security hardening.

How to Use

  1. Select Language — Choose your project language or framework from the dropdown (Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, Rust, or Docker).
  2. Configure Runner & Version — Pick the runner OS (Ubuntu, Windows, or macOS) and the runtime version you need for your project.
  3. Select Trigger Events — Check which GitHub events should trigger the workflow: push, pull request, and/or manual workflow dispatch.
  4. Toggle Stages — Enable or disable each CI/CD stage: lint, test, build, and deploy. The YAML updates in real time as you toggle options.
  5. Copy or Download — Use the copy button or download button to save the workflow YAML. Place the file in .github/workflows/ in your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I place the generated workflow file?

Save the YAML file in the .github/workflows/ directory of your GitHub repository. GitHub automatically detects workflow files in this directory and runs them on the configured trigger events.

Can I customize the generated workflow further?

Yes. The generated YAML serves as a solid starting point. You can edit it to add additional steps, custom scripts, environment variables, secrets, matrix strategies, or deployment targets specific to your project.

Does this tool support self-hosted runners?

The generated workflows use ubuntu-latest, windows-latest, or macos-latest (GitHub-hosted runners). To use self-hosted runners, replace the runs-on value with your runner label after generating the file.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.