github.action_path suggests using cd ${{ ... }} which is against best practices #41779
Description
Code of Conduct
- I have read and agree to the GitHub Docs project's Code of Conduct
What article on docs.github.com is affected?
https://docs.github.com/en/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/contexts#github-context
What part(s) of the article would you like to see updated?
| Property name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
github.action_path |
string |
The path where an action is located. This property is only supported in composite actions. You can use this path to access files located in the same repository as the action, for example by changing directories to the path: cd ${{ github.action_path }}. |
Additional information
run: should not suggest ${{ ... }} as it's often dangerous, instead people should generally use:
env:
something: ${{ ... }}
run:
use "$something"