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Fix Action fails due to missing module by bundling dependencies - #127

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The GitHub Action was failing with Cannot find module '@actions/core' when users tried to use it in their workflows. This occurred because JavaScript GitHub Actions need their dependencies to be available at runtime, but the node_modules directory was not included in the repository (which is correct practice).

Problem

When users added the action to their workflows as documented:

- uses: InDieTasten/superstitious-gh@v1
  with:
    github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

They encountered this error:

Error: Cannot find module '@actions/core'
Require stack:
- /home/runner/work/superstitious-gh/superstitious-gh/main.js

Solution

Implemented the standard solution for JavaScript GitHub Actions by bundling the code and dependencies into a single self-contained file using @vercel/ncc:

  • Added build tooling: Installed @vercel/ncc and added build scripts to package.json
  • Updated action entry point: Changed action.yml to use dist/index.js instead of main.js
  • Bundled dependencies: Generated a single file containing all dependencies
  • Updated gitignore: Ensured the bundled file is included in version control

Testing

  • ✅ Action runs successfully without node_modules directory
  • ✅ All existing unit and e2e tests continue to pass (22/22)
  • ✅ Verified the bundled action handles inputs and produces expected outputs
  • ✅ No breaking changes for existing users

Users can now use the action without needing to add npm install steps to their workflows, making it work exactly as advertised in the documentation.

Fixes #126.

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  • https://api.github.com/repos/InDieTasten/superstitious-gh/issues
    • Triggering command: node dist/index.js (http block)
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Co-authored-by: InDieTasten <7047377+InDieTasten@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Action fails due to missing module Fix Action fails due to missing module by bundling dependencies Aug 29, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from InDieTasten August 29, 2025 19:24
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InDieTasten marked this pull request as ready for review August 29, 2025 20:34
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InDieTasten merged commit 20e2832 into main Aug 29, 2025
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