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Wait how is github actions a BYO-agent system? I thought you can only run actions on github's infra?

• hamstercat 6y ago
  They can run on github's infra, but you can host your own agent as well. https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/actions/hosting-your-own-runners/about-self-hosted-runners https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/actions/host...
  • Arnavion 6y ago
    ... though github.com is still involved in the round-trip. That is, if your self-hosted agent agent has to run a workflow in response to a push event, the event still has to come from GH's servers, because GH is still doing the job scheduling. The agent doesn't monitor for pushes itself, and the whole communication channel is specific to GH so you can't swap in another provider.