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Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#113

I noticed this unusual line in go.mod and got curious why it is using replace for this (typically you would `go get github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3@v3.4.0` instead). replace github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3 => github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3 v3.4.0 I found this very questionable PR[0]. It appears to have been triggered by dependabot creating an issue for a version upgrade -- which is probably unnecessary to begin w…

This happens with all agents I've used and package.json files for npm. Instead of using `npm i foo` the agent string-edits package.json and hallucinates some version to install. Usually it's a kind of ok version, but it's not how I would like this to work. It's worse with renaming things in code. I've yet to see an agent be able to use refactoring tools (if they even exist in VS Code) instead of brute-forcing renames…

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Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#115
post #60

What timing. I used the whole weekend building a CI agentic workflow where I can let CC run wild with skip-permissions in isolated vms while working async on a gitea repo. I leave the CC instance with a decent sized mission and it will iterate until CI is green and then create a PR for me to merge. I'm moving from talking synchronously to one Clade Code to manage a small group of collaborating Claudes.

How much does it cost you?

Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#116

I noticed this unusual line in go.mod and got curious why it is using replace for this (typically you would `go get github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3@v3.4.0` instead). replace github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3 => github.com/Masterminds/semver/v3 v3.4.0 I found this very questionable PR[0]. It appears to have been triggered by dependabot creating an issue for a version upgrade -- which is probably unnecessary to begin w…

This happens with all agents I've used and package.json files for npm. Instead of using `npm i foo` the agent string-edits package.json and hallucinates some version to install. Usually it's a kind of ok version, but it's not how I would like this to work. It's worse with renaming things in code. I've yet to see an agent be able to use refactoring tools (if they even exist in VS Code) instead of brute-forcing renames…

Worse still I created a mcp with refactoring tools and symbol based editing but because it's a) of of distribution for llm b) agent get their own heavy handed system prompts all the goodies get ignored

Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#117
post #86

> GitHub Agentic Workflows deliver this: repository automation, running the coding agents you know and love, in GitHub Actions, with strong guardrails and security-first design principles. GitHub Actions is the last organization I would trust to recognize a security-first design principle.

Indeed, the last sentence on the page is "Use it with caution, and at your own risk."

Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#118
post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't follow, we pay them for the actions and everything and still ran into this issue. That's why it's an issue .

What's the issue, as you see it? I've quoted the response on that ticket below. Is there something you disagree with? The "issue" is that usage exceeds the amount that's been paid. The solution sounds pretty simple: pay for your usage. Is your experience different somehow? > If usage is exceeded, you need to add a payment method and set a spending limit (you can even set it to $0 if you don’t want to allow extra char…

I paid or tried to for the extra billing, I followed all the instructions and still got the same error. Attempts to get help land you in that catch-all issue.

Its a problem with their own systems and it's easier to role out your own alternative than to get a handle of a support person.

Re: GitHub Agentic Workflows

#119
post #70

Github should focus on getting their core offerings in shape first. I stopped using GH actions when I ran into this issue: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/151956#discuss... That was almost a year ago and to this date I still get updates of people falling into the same issue.

"In shape" in what sense? This is just hitting the limits of a free account, and the message clearly states that. > people falling into the same issue. Every SaaS provider with a free tier has this issue. How do you suggest it should be addressed?

As I stated above, the problem is that even when I tried to pay, it was still failing under the same error.

I don't mind paying for software, I hate paying for half-assed, unsupported software.

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