claude-code-action/examples/workflow-dispatch-agent.yml

name: Claude Automation Workflow

on:
  workflow_dispatch:
    inputs:
      task:
        description: "Task for Claude to perform"
        required: true
        type: string
        default: "Update dependencies and run tests"
      branch:
        description: "Branch to work on"
        required: false
        type: string
        default: "main"

jobs:
  claude-automation:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    permissions:
      contents: write
      pull-requests: write
      issues: write
      id-token: write
      actions: read

    steps:
      - name: Checkout repository
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
        with:
          ref: ${{ github.event.inputs.branch || 'main' }}

      - name: Run Claude Code in Agent Mode
        uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@beta
        with:
          mode: agent
          anthropic_api_key: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
          override_prompt: |
            You are running in an automated workflow context.

            Task: ${{ github.event.inputs.task }}

            Current branch: ${{ github.event.inputs.branch || 'main' }}

            Please complete the requested task. Remember:
            - You have full access to the repository
            - You can make commits and push changes
            - Focus on the specific task provided
            - Provide clear feedback about what you're doing