User Guide

The User Guide provides practical, how-to documentation for using the GitHub Toolkit effectively. Whether you're implementing actions in your workflows or contributing to the toolkit, these guides will help you succeed.

Getting Started

If you're new to the GitHub Toolkit, start here:

1. Getting Started - Quick start guide
2. Core Concepts - Understand the fundamentals
3. Using Actions - Learn to implement toolkit actions
4. Using Workflows - Create effective automation workflows

How-To Guides

Working with Actions

• Using Actions - Implement generated actions in your workflows
• Testing Actions - Validate action implementations

Working with Workflows

• Using Workflows - Create and maintain workflow files
• Git Utilities - Common Git operation patterns

Migration and Maintenance

• Migration Guide - Move to atomic Git operations
• Best Practices - Follow toolkit conventions and patterns

Common Use Cases

Release Management

• Set up automated release preparation
• Configure changelog generation
• Implement version management

Git Operations

• Manage branches automatically
• Handle tag operations
• Implement atomic Git workflows

CI/CD Integration

• Integrate toolkit actions in pipelines
• Configure workflow triggers
• Handle errors and edge cases

Best Practices

Action Usage

1. Use Generated Actions: Prefer toolkit actions over custom implementations
2. Follow Patterns: Use established LCMCP patterns
3. Handle Errors: Implement proper error handling
4. Document Usage: Clearly document workflow implementations

Workflow Design

1. Keep Workflows Simple: Focus on single responsibilities
2. Use Reusable Workflows: Leverage workflow_call for common patterns
3. Name Consistently: Follow naming conventions
4. Version Dependencies: Pin action versions for stability

Testing and Validation

1. Test Workflows: Validate in development branches
2. Use Dry Run: Test changes without side effects
3. Monitor Results: Check action outputs and logs
4. Handle Edge Cases: Test failure scenarios

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Action Not Found: Check action name and version
• Permission Errors: Verify token permissions
• Git Conflicts: Use atomic operations and proper sequencing
• Workflow Failures: Check logs and error messages

Getting Help

• Check the Reference documentation
• Review Examples for patterns
• Consult Architecture for deep understanding
• See Development for contribution guidelines

Next Steps

• Explore specific guides for detailed implementation instructions
• Check the Reference section for complete API documentation
• Review Examples for real-world usage patterns
• Contribute improvements following the Development guidelines