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Task Description​

Develop GitHub Actions integration [L1]

Create a GitHub Actions workflow for automatically publishing the Docusaurus documentation site as a static site on GitHub Pages, with deployment to the docs branch triggered on every push to the main branch.

Background​

The project needs automated deployment infrastructure to enable seamless publishing of documentation updates. Currently, the Docusaurus site must be manually built and deployed, which creates friction for content updates and maintenance.

Requirements​

  • Source: Deploy from docs branch (not main branch directly)
  • Build Process: Use existing package.json scripts
  • Scope: Build and deploy documentation site only
  • Trigger: Every push to main branch
  • Target: GitHub Pages with default domain (username.github.io/repository-name)
  • Technology: GitHub Actions workflow with Docusaurus TypeScript build

Technical Context​

  • Current Stack: Docusaurus with TypeScript configuration
  • Build Command: Uses existing npm scripts from package.json
  • Target Environment: GitHub Pages static hosting
  • Workflow Location: .github/workflows/ directory (to be created)

Implementation Steps​

Step 1: Create GitHub Actions Workflow Directory​

  • Create .github/workflows/ directory if it doesn't exist
  • Verify repository structure for workflow placement

Step 2: Develop GitHub Actions Workflow File​

  • Create workflow file: deploy-docs.yml or similar descriptive name
  • Configure workflow trigger: Set to trigger on push to main branch
  • Set up build environment: Node.js with appropriate version for Docusaurus
  • Install dependencies: Use npm install from existing package.json
  • Build documentation: Use existing build script from package.json
  • Deploy to docs branch: Configure deployment to docs branch for GitHub Pages

Step 3: Configure GitHub Pages Settings​

  • Document Pages setup: Provide instructions for enabling GitHub Pages
  • Specify source branch: Ensure docs branch is configured as Pages source
  • Verify deployment target: Confirm default GitHub Pages domain setup

Step 4: Test and Validate Workflow​

  • Test workflow syntax: Validate YAML structure and GitHub Actions syntax
  • Verify build process: Ensure workflow can successfully build Docusaurus site
  • Test deployment mechanism: Confirm successful deployment to docs branch
  • Validate site accessibility: Check that deployed site is accessible via GitHub Pages

Expected Outcomes​

  • Automated deployment pipeline from main branch to GitHub Pages
  • Documentation updates automatically published on every main branch push
  • Reliable build process using existing project configuration
  • Accessible documentation site at GitHub Pages default domain
  • Reduced manual deployment overhead for content updates

Definition of Done​

  • GitHub Actions workflow file created and properly configured
  • Workflow triggers successfully on push to main branch
  • Build process uses existing package.json scripts successfully
  • Deployment outputs to docs branch correctly
  • GitHub Pages serves the built site from docs branch
  • Documentation site is accessible via default GitHub Pages URL
  • Workflow runs without errors and completes successfully

Current Status​

Status: ✅ COMPLETED - GitHub Actions integration successfully implemented

Outcome: The project now has a fully automated deployment pipeline that:

  • Builds the Docusaurus documentation with custom plugin support
  • Deploys automatically to GitHub Pages on every push to main branch
  • Uses modern GitHub Actions-based deployment for security and reliability
  • Provides comprehensive error handling and monitoring capabilities

Next Action: The GitHub Actions integration is complete and ready for use. The workflow will activate automatically on the next push to the main branch.