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This PR implements cross-platform compatibility to resolve the "Container action is only supported on Linux" error when running on Windows runners.

Problem

Previously, this action used runs.using: docker which only works on Linux runners. Users trying to run the action on Windows or macOS runners would get:

Error: Container action is only supported on Linux

Solution

Changed the action from a Docker action to a composite action that uses docker run directly, enabling it to work on any runner with Docker installed.

Key Changes

  • action.yml: Changed from docker to composite action type with proper environment variable mapping
  • run.sh: New cross-platform wrapper script that:
    • Detects the operating system
    • Checks Docker availability with helpful error messages
    • Executes the same Docker image using docker run
    • Passes all environment variables and inputs correctly
    • Automatically pulls the image if not present locally
  • README.md: Updated documentation highlighting cross-platform support and Windows setup requirements

Platform Support

  • Linux runners: Fully supported (existing functionality preserved)
  • Windows runners: Now supported with Docker Desktop/Rancher Desktop
  • macOS runners: Now supported with Docker installed

Usage Example

jobs:
  commit-changes:
    runs-on: windows-latest  # Now works!
    steps:
      - name: Checkout
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Commit changes
        uses: devops-infra/action-commit-push@master
        with:
          github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
          commit_message: "Cross-platform commit from Windows"

Backward Compatibility

✅ Existing Linux workflows continue to work unchanged - same Docker image, same environment, same behavior.

Implementation Details

The solution maintains the exact same execution environment by:

  • Using the identical Docker image (devopsinfra/action-commit-push:v0.10.0)
  • Preserving all environment variables and volume mounts
  • Keeping the same working directory (/github/workspace)
  • Running the same entrypoint.sh script inside the container

The only difference is how the Docker container is invoked:

  • Before: GitHub Actions handles Docker execution (Linux only)
  • After: Wrapper script handles Docker execution (cross-platform)

Fixes #103.

Warning

Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses

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

  • api.launchpad.net
    • Triggering command: /usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/add-apt-repository ppa:git-core/ppa (dns block)

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


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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Cross platform compatible Add cross-platform support for Windows and macOS runners Jul 17, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from ChristophShyper July 17, 2025 13:38
Copilot finished work on behalf of ChristophShyper July 17, 2025 13:38
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