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Fix workflow error: Replace archived GitRML action with maintained Mattraks fork#8

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Problem

GitRML/delete-workflow-runs@v3 fails resolution. The repo only published up to v1.2.2 and was archived May 2024.

Changes

  • .github/workflows/cleanup-workflow-runs.yml: Switch to Mattraks/delete-workflow-runs@v2
- uses: GitRML/delete-workflow-runs@v3
+ uses: Mattraks/delete-workflow-runs@v2

Context

Mattraks is the actively maintained fork with API-compatible parameters. All existing config (retain_days: 30, keep_minimum_runs: 6) works unchanged.

Warning

Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses (expand for details)

I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:

  • https://api.github.com/repos/GitRML/delete-workflow-runs/tags
    • Triggering command: /usr/bin/curl curl -s REDACTED (http block)

If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:

Original prompt

The error "Unable to resolve action gitrml/delete-workflow-runs@v3, unable to find version v3" occurs because the specified GitHub Action (gitrml/delete-workflow-runs) does not have the tag or version v3 published in its repository. Here's how you can fix it:

Steps to Fix the Issue:

  1. Verify the Action's Available Versions:

    • Go to the gitrml/delete-workflow-runs repository and check the list of available versions or tags.
    • Confirm whether v3 exists. If it doesn't, select the latest published version, such as v2 or a minor version like v2.1.0.
  2. Update Your Workflow File:

    • Replace @v3 with a valid version tag (e.g., @v2) or use the latest major version available.
    • If no tag is defined, you can use the ref (branch name or commit SHA) available in the Action repository for stability.
    # Example of a workflow file
    - name: Delete Old Workflow Runs
      uses: gitrml/delete-workflow-runs@v2
  3. Pin to a Specific Version:

    • Avoid using development branches like main unless you fully trust the Action. Pinning to a specific version ensures stability and predictability.
    - name: Delete Old Workflow Runs
      uses: gitrml/delete-workflow-runs@v2.0.3
  4. Test the Workflow:

    • After making the changes, commit and push your updated workflow file.
    • Observe the logs of your GitHub Actions to ensure that the updated version is resolved correctly.
  5. Check for Updates in the Future:


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- Replace non-existent GitRML/delete-workflow-runs@v3 with Mattraks/delete-workflow-runs@v2
- GitRML repository is archived and only has versions up to v1.2.2
- Mattraks fork is actively maintained and compatible with existing parameters
- YAML syntax validated successfully

Co-authored-by: scotlaclair <169423046+scotlaclair@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix unable to resolve action gitrml/delete-workflow-runs version Fix workflow error: Replace archived GitRML action with maintained Mattraks fork Feb 1, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from scotlaclair February 1, 2026 11:46
@scotlaclair scotlaclair marked this pull request as ready for review February 1, 2026 20:04
Copilot AI review requested due to automatic review settings February 1, 2026 20:04
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Pull request overview

This PR fixes a GitHub Actions workflow failure caused by referencing a non-existent version of an archived action. The GitRML/delete-workflow-runs repository was archived in May 2024 and never published a v3 tag (only up to v1.2.2). The solution switches to Mattraks/delete-workflow-runs@v2, which is an actively maintained fork with API-compatible parameters.

Changes:

  • Replace archived GitRML/delete-workflow-runs@v3 with maintained Mattraks/delete-workflow-runs@v2

@scotlaclair scotlaclair merged commit 5d1bd94 into main Feb 2, 2026
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