How to test Github Actions

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Nicu Listana edited this page Oct 12, 2025 · 2 revisions

OSX

Install docker for OSX: https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/install/
Open docker desktop, create an account and login if you have not already
Install act

brew install act

Run act against the target you're looking to test ie: pull_request:

act pull_request

Windows

Install docker for windows: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/
Go through the set-up

wsl --update

Enable virtualization: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/windowscontainers/quick-start/set-up-environment?tabs=dockerce#windows-10-and-windows-11
Install act: https://nektosact.com/installation/winget.html