# How to Test GitHub Actions

> To test GitHub Actions in GitHub, go to your repository, update the workflow file to include the workflow_dispatch trigger, navigate to the Actions tab, select your workflow, and click the Run workflow button after choosing the branch and inputs.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-test-github-actions/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4f90ab56e05a00ffbe2b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the repository on GitHub.
2. Click on the workflow file and update it.
3. Add the ' workflow_dispatch' trigger to your workflow file.
4. To test the GitHub Actions, manually trigger the workflow from the GitHub Actions tab. Click on it.
5. Find the workflow you want to trigger and click on it.
6. Look for a 'Run workflow' button near the top-right corner of the page.
7. Select the branch and provide any required inputs.
8. Click 'Run workflow'.
9. These steps let you iteratively develop and test your GitHub Actions, ensuring they perform reliably in production.