GitHub Actions Visualizer
Visualize your GitHub Actions workflow job dependencies by pasting your workflow YAML.
Paste your workflow YAML and click "Visualize Workflow" to see the job dependency graph
About GitHub Actions Workflow Visualization
GitHub Actions workflows are defined in YAML files and can become complex with many jobs and dependencies. Visualizing these workflows helps you understand the execution flow and identify potential optimizations.
Key Workflow Concepts
- Jobs - Individual units of work that run in parallel by default
- Needs - Dependencies between jobs, creating a directed acyclic graph (DAG)
- Steps - Sequential actions within a job
- Runners - The execution environment where jobs run
Benefits of Visualization
- Quickly understand complex workflows with many jobs
- Identify critical paths and bottlenecks in your CI/CD pipeline
- Optimize workflow execution by reorganizing job dependencies
- Share workflow architecture with your team for better collaboration
How To Use
- Paste your GitHub Actions workflow YAML in the input area on the left
- Click "Visualize Workflow" to generate the job dependency graph
- Analyze the resulting visualization to understand your workflow structure
- Use the "Download" button to save the visualization as an image
Pro Tip
When designing GitHub Actions workflows, try to organize jobs to maximize parallel execution while maintaining necessary dependencies. This reduces overall workflow execution time.