Improve PR CI workflow readability, caching, and structure#1008
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughReplaces per-OS GitHub Actions jobs with matrix-driven workflows, centralizes build/publish steps, adds pip/npm/Cargo/Rust caching, upgrades action/tool versions, introduces workflow permissions/concurrency, and standardizes platform-aware shell/working-directory and artifact handling across CI workflows. Changes
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In @.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml:
- Line 68: The shell expression on the step uses a conditional in the shell
property (shell: ${{ matrix.platform == 'windows-latest' && 'pwsh' || 'bash'
}}), which actionlint flags; replace this pattern by splitting the step into two
steps with step-level if conditions: one step with if: matrix.platform ==
'windows-latest' and shell: pwsh, and a second step with if: matrix.platform !=
'windows-latest' (or == 'ubuntu-latest' etc.) and shell: bash, keeping the same
run body in both so behavior remains unchanged.
In @.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml:
- Around line 33-40: The workflow uses mixed actions/setup-python versions;
standardize to a single version (prefer actions/setup-python@v6) by replacing
all occurrences of actions/setup-python@v5 with actions/setup-python@v6 across
the workflow (e.g., the linting job step using actions/setup-python@v6 and the
backend job step currently using actions/setup-python@v5—also update the other
occurrence around the block referenced in lines 118-125) so all jobs use the
same setup action version and keep any existing with: settings (python-version,
cache, cache-dependency-path) unchanged.
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.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml (2)
133-144: Misleading step names: these are build steps, not tests.The steps "Backend Test" (line 133) and "Test Micro Services" (line 142) run
pyinstallerto create executables, which is building, not testing. The actual test is thepyteststep at line 147.Consider renaming these steps to accurately reflect their purpose:
Proposed fix
- - name: Backend Test + - name: Build Backend Executable working-directory: backend run: pyinstaller main.py --name PictoPy_Server --onedir --distpath dist - name: Install Micro Services Dependencies working-directory: sync-microservice run: | pip install -r requirements.txt - - name: Test Micro Services + - name: Build Micro Services Executable working-directory: sync-microservice run: pyinstaller main.py --name PictoPy_Sync_Microservice --onedir --distpath dist
110-111: Missingtimeout-minutesfor the backend job.The
lintingjob (line 21) andfrontendjob (line 89) both havetimeout-minutes: 15, but the backend job lacks this setting. Add a timeout to prevent hung jobs from consuming CI resources.Proposed fix
backend: needs: [linting,frontend] name: Backend Tests runs-on: ubuntu-latest + timeout-minutes: 15 steps:.github/workflows/pr-check-build.yml (1)
74-83: Remove commented-out code.This dead code block duplicates the active
Cache Cargostep above (lines 59-68). Remove it to improve maintainability.Proposed fix
- # - name: cache cargo registry and build - # uses: actions/cache@v3 - # with: - # path: | - # frontend/src-tauri/target - # ~/.cargo/registry - # ~/.cargo/git - # key: ${{ runner.os }}-cargo-${{ hashFiles('frontend/src-tauri/Cargo.lock') }} - # restore-keys: | - # ${{ runner.os }}-cargo- - - uses: tauri-apps/tauri-action@v0.6.0.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml (2)
40-48: Action versions inconsistent with other PR workflows.This workflow uses older action versions compared to
pr-check-tests.yml:
actions/checkout@v4vs@v5actions/setup-python@v4vs@v5/@v6actions/setup-node@v4(line 206) vs@v5Consider aligning versions across all workflows for consistency.
Also applies to: 110-115
228-231: Usenpm ciinstead ofnpm installfor consistency.Other workflows (pr-check-tests.yml, pr-check-build.yml) use
npm cifor deterministic installs. Consider aligning this step:Proposed fix
- name: Install frontend dependencies working-directory: frontend run: | - npm install + npm ci
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.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml (2)
8-14: Good addition of permissions and concurrency controls.The explicit
contents: readpermission follows the principle of least privilege, and the concurrency group withcancel-in-progress: truewill prevent redundant workflow runs on the same PR.
147-149: PR objectives mention pytest-cov but coverage flags are missing.The PR description states "Adds backend coverage reporting using
pytest-cov", but the pytest command runs without coverage options. If coverage reporting was intended, update the command accordingly.If coverage was intended:
- name: Run Tests working-directory: backend - run: pytest + run: pytest --cov=. --cov-report=term-missingAlso ensure
pytest-covis installed in the backend dependencies step..github/workflows/pr-check-build.yml (2)
7-14: Permissions and concurrency controls added correctly.The workflow-level permissions and concurrency group are well-configured.
59-68: Cargo caching setup looks appropriate.The cache paths and key strategy are well-defined for Rust dependencies.
.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml (1)
13-38: Well-structured matrix consolidation for multi-platform builds.The matrix strategy effectively consolidates platform-specific build logic with per-platform commands (
mkdir-cmd,copy-cmd,zip-cmd). The robocopy exit code handling for Windows (lines 23-24) correctly accounts for robocopy's non-standard exit codes.
| - name: Setup Python | ||
| uses: actions/setup-python@v6 | ||
| with: | ||
| python-version: "3.12" | ||
| cache: "pip" | ||
| cache-dependency-path: | | ||
| backend/requirements.txt | ||
| sync-microservice/requirements.txt |
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Inconsistent actions/setup-python versions.
The linting job uses actions/setup-python@v6 (line 34) while the backend job uses actions/setup-python@v5 (line 119). Standardize on one version across the workflow.
Proposed fix
- name: Set up Python
- uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+ uses: actions/setup-python@v6
with:
python-version: "3.12"Also applies to: 118-125
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In @.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml around lines 33 - 40, The workflow uses
mixed actions/setup-python versions; standardize to a single version (prefer
actions/setup-python@v6) by replacing all occurrences of actions/setup-python@v5
with actions/setup-python@v6 across the workflow (e.g., the linting job step
using actions/setup-python@v6 and the backend job step currently using
actions/setup-python@v5—also update the other occurrence around the block
referenced in lines 118-125) so all jobs use the same setup action version and
keep any existing with: settings (python-version, cache, cache-dependency-path)
unchanged.
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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml:
- Around line 133-144: The workflow uses misleading step names "Backend Test"
and "Test Micro Services" while running pyinstaller; rename these steps to
reflect they are builds (e.g., change "Backend Test" -> "Build Backend
Executable" and "Test Micro Services" -> "Build Sync Microservice Executable")
or move these pyinstaller steps into a dedicated build job; update any step
names or job labels that reference "Backend Test" or "Backend Tests" to avoid
confusion and ensure consistency with the actual action performed.
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.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml (2)
74-76: Redundant|| exit 1clause.GitHub Actions steps fail automatically on non-zero exit codes (unless
continue-on-error: trueis set). The|| exit 1is unnecessary.Suggested simplification
- name: Run backend Linters working-directory: backend - run: pre-commit run --config ../.pre-commit-config.yaml --all-files || exit 1 + run: pre-commit run --config ../.pre-commit-config.yaml --all-files
110-113: Missingtimeout-minutesand unnecessary job dependency.Two concerns:
Missing timeout: Unlike
lintingandfrontendjobs, this job lackstimeout-minutes. Add it for consistency and to prevent hung jobs.Unnecessary serialization: The
needs: [linting, frontend]forces backend tests to wait for frontend tests to complete. Since these test suites are independent, backend should only depend onlintingto allow parallel execution.Suggested fix
backend: - needs: [linting,frontend] + needs: [linting] name: Backend Tests runs-on: ubuntu-latest + timeout-minutes: 15 steps:
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8-14: Good additions for security and efficiency.The explicit
permissions: contents: readfollows least-privilege principles, and the concurrency group withcancel-in-progress: truewill efficiently cancel redundant workflow runs on the same PR.
83-107: LGTM!Clean structure with proper caching, working directory usage, and timeout configuration.
147-149: Missing pytest-cov for coverage reporting.The PR summary states "Adds backend coverage reporting using pytest-cov", but
pytest-covis neither installed (not in thepip installsteps) nor invoked (no--covflags on pytest).If coverage reporting is intended, install and configure pytest-cov:
Suggested implementation
- name: Install Backend Dependencies working-directory: backend run: | python -m pip install --upgrade pip - pip install -r requirements.txt + pip install -r requirements.txt pytest-cov ... - name: Run Tests working-directory: backend - run: pytest + run: pytest --cov=app --cov-report=term-missingPlease confirm whether coverage reporting was intended for this PR or deferred to a follow-up.
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In @.github/workflows/pr-check-tests.yml:
- Around line 58-63: Remove the redundant explicit installation of ruff and
black in the "Install Backend Dependencies" job: keep upgrading pip and
installing pre-commit only, and remove "ruff" and "black" from the pip install
line since those tools are provided and managed by the hooks declared in
.pre-commit-config.yaml; update the run block in the Install Backend
Dependencies step accordingly so it only runs "python -m pip install --upgrade
pip" and "pip install pre-commit".
- Around line 110-150: Add pytest-cov to backend/requirements.txt and update the
backend job's Run Tests step (the pytest invocation) to run with coverage, e.g.,
change the pytest command in the Run Tests step to include flags like --cov=.
--cov-report=term-missing --cov-report=xml:coverage.xml, then add a new step
after Run Tests to upload the coverage.xml (using actions/upload-artifact or an
uploader of choice) so coverage results are preserved and can be consumed by
reporters.
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133-145: Consider whether executable builds belong in the test job.Building PyInstaller executables for the backend and sync microservice in the test job is unconventional. Typically, build steps belong in dedicated build jobs (like
pr-check-build.yml).If these executables are required for integration tests, this placement is acceptable. Otherwise, consider moving these steps to the build workflow to maintain clearer separation of concerns.
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8-14: LGTM! Good security and efficiency practices.The explicit
contents: readpermission follows the principle of least privilege, and the concurrency configuration withcancel-in-progress: truewill save CI resources by canceling outdated runs when new commits are pushed to the PR.
68-81: LGTM! Linting steps are well-structured.The consistent use of
working-directoryimproves clarity, and the linting commands are appropriate for each language/framework. The pre-commit config path correctly points to the repository root.
84-108: LGTM! Frontend test job is well-configured.The job follows the established pattern with proper caching, updated action versions, and consistent use of
working-directory. The dependency on the linting job ensures proper sequencing.
19-57: Action versions are valid and current. All GitHub Actions used in the workflow (checkout@v5, setup-node@v5, setup-python@v6, cache@v4) are stable releases as of January 2026. The caching strategy is comprehensive with proper dependency paths for npm, pip, and Cargo. Node.js 22, Python 3.12, and the Rust stable toolchain are well-configured for a multi-language linting job. The 15-minute timeout is appropriate.
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In @.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml:
- Around line 74-78: The "Create ZIP package" step forces shell: bash which
causes Windows matrix entries to use GNU tar (no -a zip support); update that
step to use a conditional shell like the project's copy step so Windows runs
with PowerShell (pwsh) and non-Windows runs with bash (i.e., choose pwsh when
runner.os == 'Windows', bash otherwise) so the Windows zip-cmd (tar -a -c -f
...) uses native tar.exe; apply the same change to the sync microservice zip
step as well.
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.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml (1)
44-44: Consider upgradingactions/setup-pythonto v5.
actions/setup-python@v4is used at lines 44 and 111. v5 has been available since December 2023 and includes multiple improvements: Node 20 runtime (v5.0.0), enhanced caching with architecture-aware keys (v5.2.0), free-threaded Python support (v5.5.0), and.tool-versionssupport (v5.5.0). Not urgent, but worth updating for long-term maintenance.
| - name: Create ZIP package | ||
| working-directory: backend/dist/PictoPy_Server | ||
| shell: bash | ||
| run: | | ||
| cd sync-microservice/dist/PictoPy_Sync | ||
| tar -a -c -f PictoPy-Sync-Windows.zip . | ||
| ${{ matrix.zip-cmd }} |
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GNU tar -a flag .zip format support Windows
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GNU tar:
-a/--auto-compressonly auto-selects a compression filter for a tar archive based on the filename suffix (e.g.,.tar.gz,.tar.xz). The GNU tar manual lists the supported compressors (gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, etc.) and does not include ZIP, because ZIP is a different archive format, not a tar compression filter. So GNU tar cannot create a real.zipwith-a. [1][5][6] -
Windows “tar.exe” (often not GNU tar): The
tarthat ships with modern Windows is typically bsdtar/libarchive, where-adoes pick the archive format from the suffix, andarchive.zipresults in ZIP format (i.e., it can create ZIP). [2][3]
So: if you’re using GNU tar, tar -a -cf something.zip ... won’t produce a proper ZIP; if you’re using Windows’ built-in tar (bsdtar), it generally will.
Sources:
[1] GNU tar manual: supported compression programs (no zip)
[2] bsdtar man page (-a example shows archive.zip creates zip format)
[3] libarchive/bsdtar on Windows (issue describing Windows-included bsdtar)
[5] Explanation why GNU tar doesn’t handle zip like gzip/bzip2 filters
[6] GNU tar manual entry for --auto-compress (suffix-based compressed format recognition)
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GitHub Actions Windows bash shell Git Bash GNU tar vs Windows tar
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On GitHub Actions Windows runners, you can easily end up with different tar implementations depending on which shell/command is actually being used.
Which bash is used when you set shell: bash?
On Windows, shell: bash runs Git for Windows’ Git Bash explicitly:
C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe --noprofile --norc -e -o pipefail {0}. [1]
And the hosted image documents that gitbash.exe points to that same bash.exe. [2]
“Windows tar” vs “GNU tar” (what you’re really getting)
- Windows’ built-in tar is
C:\Windows\System32\tar.exe, and it is bsdtar (libarchive-based). [3][4]
Libarchive’s project explicitly provides the bsdtartarimplementation. [4] - GNU tar is what you typically get from Unix-like environments on Windows (MSYS2 / Git for Windows). MSYS2’s
tarpackage is GNU tar (homepage is gnu.org; package nametar). [5]
Why this matters in Actions workflows
- Some Actions/tools assume particular
tarfeatures/behavior. For example,actions/cachehas Windows-specific behavior and notes that GNU tar (and zstd) are required/recommended on self-hosted Windows, especially for cross-OS caching. [6] - If your workflow modifies
PATH, you may unintentionally switch whichtar.exeis found first.
How to force one or the other
- Force Windows bsdtar:
- From Git Bash:
/c/Windows/System32/tar.exe ... - Or use the full Windows path in any shell:
C:\Windows\System32\tar.exe ...[3]
- From Git Bash:
- Force GNU tar:
- Use MSYS2 explicitly (
shell: msys2 {0}) after setting it up (MSYS2 is preinstalled but not on PATH by default). [2] - Or call the GNU tar binary from the MSYS2/Git toolchain by absolute path (varies by install; verify with
which tar/tar --version).
- Use MSYS2 explicitly (
Quick check: run tar --version
- bsdtar prints something like
bsdtar ... - libarchive ...[3][4] - GNU tar prints
tar (GNU tar) ...[5]
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Critical bug: Windows tar -a -c -f *.zip will fail under shell: bash.
The Create ZIP package step (lines 74–78) forces shell: bash, but the Windows zip-cmd (tar -a -c -f PictoPy-Windows.zip .) relies on Windows' native tar.exe (bsdtar/libarchive), which supports creating .zip archives via the -a flag. Under shell: bash on GitHub Actions, Git Bash's GNU tar is used instead, and GNU tar does not support .zip as a target format—only compression filters (gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, etc.) for tar archives. This will fail on the Windows matrix entry.
The same issue applies to the sync microservice zip step at lines 136–140.
Recommended fix: Use conditional shell (mirrors the copy step pattern)
- name: Create ZIP package
working-directory: backend/dist/PictoPy_Server
- shell: bash
+ shell: ${{ matrix.platform == 'windows-latest' && 'pwsh' || 'bash' }}
run: |
${{ matrix.zip-cmd }}Apply the same change to the sync microservice step at lines 136–140.
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @.github/workflows/build-and-release.yml around lines 74 - 78, The "Create
ZIP package" step forces shell: bash which causes Windows matrix entries to use
GNU tar (no -a zip support); update that step to use a conditional shell like
the project's copy step so Windows runs with PowerShell (pwsh) and non-Windows
runs with bash (i.e., choose pwsh when runner.os == 'Windows', bash otherwise)
so the Windows zip-cmd (tar -a -c -f ...) uses native tar.exe; apply the same
change to the sync microservice zip step as well.
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Summary
This PR cleans up the existing PR CI workflows to improve readability, maintainability, and CI performance without changing their behavior.
The changes focus on reducing duplication, clarifying step intent, and improving caching and job structure while keeping the original directory layout and logic intact.
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