GitHub Actions Events Table

Explanation of Key Events

1. push: This is one of the most commonly used events, triggering workflows when commits are pushed to a specific branch.
2. pull_request: Triggered whenever a pull request is opened, updated, or merged. It’s useful for running CI/CD pipelines based on pull requests.
3. workflow_dispatch: This allows manual triggering of workflows, useful for scenarios like manually starting a deployment.
4. schedule: Allows workflows to run at specific times using cron syntax. Useful for nightly builds or periodic maintenance tasks.
5. release: Used to trigger workflows when a new release is created. This is often used for deployment workflows.
6. check_run / check_suite: These events are triggered when automated checks (like CI tests) complete or fail. Actions can be taken based on the results.
7. deployment / deployment_status: Automate the deployment process when a new deployment is created or monitor the deployment status to handle rollback or notification.
8. repository_dispatch: Trigger workflows from external services or systems using the GitHub API.

Example

	name: Complete GitHub Actions Event Workflow
	# Triggers (events) for the workflow
	on:
	push:
	branches:
	- main
	- develop
	pull_request:
	types: [opened, synchronize, closed]
	workflow_dispatch: # Manual trigger
	schedule:
	- cron: "0 0 * * *" # Runs daily at midnight
	release:
	types: [published, edited]
	issues:
	types: [opened, closed, labeled]
	issue_comment:
	types: [created, edited]
	deployment:
	deployment_status:
	pull_request_review:
	pull_request_review_comment:
	create:
	delete:
	discussion:
	types: [created, edited]
	discussion_comment:
	types: [created, edited]
	repository_dispatch:
	check_run:
	types: [completed]
	check_suite:
	types: [completed]
	workflow_run:
	workflows: ["CI Workflow"]
	types:
	- completed
	registry_package:
	types: [published, updated]
	milestone:
	types: [created, closed]
	label:
	types: [created, deleted]
	star:
	fork:
	member:
	team:
	repository_vulnerability_alert:
	secret_scanning_alert:
	public:
	jobs:
	example_job:
	runs-on: ubuntu-latest
	steps:
	- name: Checkout code
	uses: actions/checkout@v3
	- name: Log Event Type
	run: echo "Event Triggered: ${{ github.event_name }}"
	- name: Run on Push
	if: github.event_name == 'push'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a push event."
	- name: Run on Pull Request
	if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a pull request."
	- name: Run on Issue Comment
	if: github.event_name == 'issue_comment'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a comment on an issue or PR."
	- name: Run on Release
	if: github.event_name == 'release'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a release event."
	- name: Run on Schedule
	if: github.event_name == 'schedule'
	run: echo "This action is running on schedule (cron job)."
	- name: Run on Deployment
	if: github.event_name == 'deployment'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a deployment event."
	- name: Run on Discussion Created
	if: github.event_name == 'discussion'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a discussion."
	- name: Run on Check Completion
	if: github.event_name == 'check_run' || github.event_name == 'check_suite'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a check run or check suite completion."
	- name: Run on Workflow Dispatch
	if: github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
	run: echo "This action was manually triggered."
	- name: Run on Repository Dispatch
	if: github.event_name == 'repository_dispatch'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by an external repository dispatch."
	- name: Run on Star or Fork
	if: github.event_name == 'star' || github.event_name == 'fork'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a star or fork."
	- name: Run on Secret Scanning Alert
	if: github.event_name == 'secret_scanning_alert'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a secret scanning alert."
	- name: Run on Vulnerability Alert
	if: github.event_name == 'repository_vulnerability_alert'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a vulnerability alert."
	- name: Run on Milestone
	if: github.event_name == 'milestone'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a milestone event."
	- name: Run on Label Event
	if: github.event_name == 'label'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a label being created or deleted."
	- name: Run on Team or Member Event
	if: github.event_name == 'team' || github.event_name == 'member'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a team or member event."
	- name: Run on Registry Package Event
	if: github.event_name == 'registry_package'
	run: echo "This action was triggered by a registry package being published or updated."

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