Get previous workflow info

This action retrieves the info of the previous workflow run for the current workflow.

Key differences

This action stands out from similar solutions for several reasons:

• Reliability with GitHub CLI: It uses the GitHub CLI (gh command) for API interactions, ensuring consistent functionality even as GitHub's API evolves. Unlike hardcoded API URLs, the gh command is always valid on GitHub Action runners.

• No External Dependencies: By avoiding curl for HTTP requests and jq for JSON parsing, this action eliminates potential compatibility issues. It relies on the built-in capabilities of the gh command, ensuring smooth operation across different environments.

Inputs

• GITHUB_TOKEN: (Optional) The GitHub token for authentication. If not provided, the action will use the default token ${{ github.token }}.

Outputs

• last_run_id: The ID of the last completed workflow run.
• last_run_conclusion: The conclusion status of the last completed workflow run.

Example Usage

name: CI

on:
  push:

permissions:
  actions: read
  contents: read

jobs:
  get_previous_status:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Do something
        # Here is something your workflow do

      - name: Get previous workflow status
        id: get_last_status
        uses: adel-s/get-last-workflow-run-info@v1
        with:
          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} # Optional, default is ${{ github.token }}

      - name: Display last run details
        run: |
          echo "Last run ID: ${{ steps.get_last_status.outputs.last_run_id }}"
          echo "Last run conclusion: ${{ steps.get_last_status.outputs.last_run_conclusion }}"

      - name: Perform action only if status differs
        if: ${{ steps.get_last_status.outputs.last_run_conclusion != job.status }}
        run: |
          echo "Previous run status differs from current run status."
          # Add your desired action here

Development

I appreciate your interest in contributing to this project. However, I generally do not accept pull requests as I prefer to maintain control over the codebase. If you discover any bugs or have feature requests, please feel free to open an issue. I will do my best to address any concerns promptly.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GPLv3 LICENSE