GitHub Actions "Input required and not supplied: github-token"
Some actions declare github-token as a required input with no default. If the workflow omits it (or passes an empty secret), the action fails immediately for a missing required input.
What this error means
An action fails at startup with "Input required and not supplied: github-token", even though GITHUB_TOKEN exists, because the action does not default to it.
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Error: Input required and not supplied: github-tokenCommon causes
Token input omitted
The action requires github-token explicitly and the with: block did not provide it.
Empty or undefined secret passed
github-token was set to a secret that is empty or undefined, which the action treats as not supplied.
How to fix it
Pass a valid github-token
- Add github-token to the action's with: block.
- Use secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN or a PAT with the needed scope.
- Confirm the referenced secret is actually populated.
.github/workflows/ci.yml
- uses: some-org/release-action@v1
with:
github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}How to prevent it
- Provide required inputs explicitly even when a token exists in env.
- Verify secrets referenced for tokens are non-empty.
- Read an action's required inputs before wiring it in.
Frequently asked questions
What causes ""Input required and not supplied: github-token""?
The action requires github-token explicitly and the with: block did not provide it.
How do I fix "Input required and not supplied: github-token"?
Pass a valid github-token
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