Starter Workflows is a collection of template workflow files that help developers get started with GitHub Actions.
The project solves the problem of workflow creation friction by providing pre-built YAML templates for common automation scenarios. When a developer creates a new GitHub Actions workflow through the Actions tab in a repository, these starter templates are presented as options, allowing them to begin with working examples rather than starting from scratch. The templates are organized by use case: continuous integration, deployments, automation, code scanning, and GitHub Pages. Each template consists of a workflow YAML file paired with a properties JSON file containing metadata like display name, description, icon, creator attribution, and category tags that control how the template appears in the GitHub UI.
Developers should use these templates when setting up their first GitHub Actions workflows or when implementing common patterns they haven't automated before. The templates cover a range of programming languages and technology stacks, with categorization that surfaces relevant templates based on the detected language and tech stack of the repository. This makes the tool most valuable for teams new to GitHub Actions or those seeking established patterns for standard CI/CD tasks.
The project is not accepting external contributions at this time, with the maintainers directing their resources to other areas of GitHub Actions. The team continues to provide security updates and will address major breaking changes. Bug reports remain welcome through the repository's issue tracker, while support requests and questions are directed to the Community Discussions area.
