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action-validator for Mac

Tool to validate GitHub Action and Workflow YAML files

Quick answer: action-validator is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install action-validator. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What action-validator is

action-validator is a command-line tool for macOS: tool to validate GitHub Action and Workflow YAML files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/mpalmer/action-validator.

How to install action-validator

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install action-validator.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install action-validator on Mac?

Run brew install action-validator in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is action-validator open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-only licence.

Does action-validator run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is action-validator?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9312 in this catalogue.

What version of action-validator is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.0.