GitHub actions - get absolute path to working directory

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In Maven, I need to provide absolute path to a directory in my project. How can I get absolute path to the directory GitHub action is running in?

Yes, but some reason empty string is passed in this case -DSteam.path=${{ env.GITHUB_WORKSPACE }}/lib — Evgeny Bovykin
– Evgeny Bovykin, Commented May 18, 2021 at 16:54
Did you use the checkout/actions on your workflow before accessing the $GITHUB_WORKSPACE? Did you try to save the path as local variable before using it in your workflow? (If yes, could you edit your question with your workflow to see how you did it?) — GuiFalourd
– GuiFalourd, Commented May 18, 2021 at 17:05

Paweł Prażak · Accepted Answer · 2023-04-17 12:24:44Z

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As pointed out by @soltex, ${GITHUB_WORKSPACE} points to the checkout directory.

edited Apr 17, 2023 at 12:24

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Druckles · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-28 16:14:58Z

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In addition to the environment variable described by @Evgeny Bovykin, you can also use the ${{ ...}} syntax with:

${{ github.workspace }}

See the documentation.

answered Feb 28, 2023 at 16:14

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anden-akkio Over a year ago

This was the one that worked for me. Think it might have something to do with the above answer only working inside an actual run: script whereas yours workers even outside of an actual workflow.

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