GH-200: GitHub ActionsDemo

Question

When should the GITHUB_TOKEN be used in a workflow?

A when you want to make authenticated calls to the GitHub API
B when you want to connect to the runner via SSH
C when you want to access repository-level secrets
D when you want to call an action from the marketplace

Explanation

GITHUB_TOKEN is the built-in GitHub Actions credential for authenticating workflow operations, including authenticated calls to the GitHub API. Its access is limited by the permissions configured for the workflow or job.

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Use GITHUB_TOKEN for authentication in workflows

GH-200: GitHub ActionsDemo

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