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ci: Protect workflows via CODEOWNERS and explicit user matching #240

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@mansenfranzen mansenfranzen commented Mar 26, 2024

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enhancement, configuration changes


Description

  • Restricted the execution of the PR Agent workflow to actions performed by 'mansenfranzen'.
  • Renamed the release workflow to 'Release' and updated its permissions for better security and clarity.
  • Introduced a CODEOWNERS file to specify ownership of workflow files and the CODEOWNERS file itself by 'mansenfranzen', enhancing security and management of workflow changes.

Changes walkthrough

Relevant files
Configuration changes
pr-agent.yml
Restrict PR Agent Workflow to Specific User                           

.github/workflows/pr-agent.yml

  • Added a condition to run the workflow only if the actor is
    'mansenfranzen'.
  • +1/-0     
    CODEOWNERS
    Implement CODEOWNERS for Workflow Files                                   

    CODEOWNERS

  • Added CODEOWNERS file with specific paths owned by 'mansenfranzen'.
  • +3/-0     
    Enhancement
    release-please.yml
    Rename and Update Release Workflow                                             

    .github/workflows/release-please.yml

  • Added a name 'Release' to the workflow.
  • Adjusted permissions settings.
  • +2/-1     

    PR-Agent usage:
    Comment /help on the PR to get a list of all available PR-Agent tools and their descriptions

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    PR Description updated to latest commit (305743b)

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    PR Review

    ⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]

    2, because the changes are straightforward and involve configuration files and workflow definitions, which are generally easier to review than code changes. However, understanding the implications of these changes requires familiarity with GitHub Actions and CODEOWNERS functionality.

    🧪 Relevant tests

    No

    🔍 Possible issues

    Possible Bug: The condition in the PR Agent workflow might not correctly restrict execution to actions performed by 'mansenfranzen'. GitHub Actions syntax for checking the actor might need verification.

    🔒 Security concerns

    No

    Code feedback:
    relevant file.github/workflows/pr-agent.yml
    suggestion      

    Consider verifying the syntax for checking the actor in the GitHub Actions workflow. If github.triggering_actor is not a valid context, this condition might not work as expected. Ensure that the condition accurately restricts the workflow execution to actions performed by 'mansenfranzen'. [important]

    relevant lineif: (github.actor == 'mansenfranzen') || (github.triggering_actor == 'mansenfranzen')


    ✨ Review tool usage guide:

    Overview:
    The review tool scans the PR code changes, and generates a PR review which includes several types of feedbacks, such as possible PR issues, security threats and relevant test in the PR. More feedbacks can be added by configuring the tool.

    The tool can be triggered automatically every time a new PR is opened, or can be invoked manually by commenting on any PR.

    • When commenting, to edit configurations related to the review tool (pr_reviewer section), use the following template:
    /review --pr_reviewer.some_config1=... --pr_reviewer.some_config2=...
    
    [pr_reviewer]
    some_config1=...
    some_config2=...
    

    See the review usage page for a comprehensive guide on using this tool.

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    github-actions bot commented Mar 26, 2024

    PR Code Suggestions

    CategorySuggestions                                                                                                                                                       
    Maintainability
    Replace hardcoded usernames with GitHub secrets for better maintainability.

    It's recommended to avoid hardcoding usernames in the workflow files for maintainability
    and flexibility. Instead, consider using GitHub secrets or environment variables to manage
    user permissions. This approach allows you to change permissions without modifying the
    workflow file directly.

    .github/workflows/pr-agent.yml [15]

    -if: (github.actor == 'mansenfranzen') || (github.triggering_actor == 'mansenfranzen')
    +if: (github.actor == secrets.ALLOWED_USER) || (github.triggering_actor == secrets.ALLOWED_USER)
     
    Enhancement
    Use a more descriptive name for the workflow to clarify its purpose.

    The name attribute for the workflow should be more descriptive to clearly indicate its
    purpose. A more descriptive name helps in identifying the workflow's function at a glance,
    especially in a repository with multiple workflows.

    .github/workflows/release-please.yml [1]

    -name: Release
    +name: Automated Release Creation
     
    Best practice
    Add a fallback team or organization as a secondary owner in the CODEOWNERS file.

    While specifying code owners for workflow files and the CODEOWNERS file itself is a good
    practice for security and accountability, consider also adding a fallback team or
    organization as a secondary owner. This ensures that there's always a backup reviewer
    available in case the primary owner is unavailable.

    CODEOWNERS [1-3]

    -/.github/workflows/pr-agent.yml @mansenfranzen
    -/.github/workflows/release-please.yml @mansenfranzen
    -/CODEOWNERS @mansenfranzen
    +/.github/workflows/pr-agent.yml @mansenfranzen @backup-team
    +/.github/workflows/release-please.yml @mansenfranzen @backup-team
    +/CODEOWNERS @mansenfranzen @backup-team
     

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    /improve --pr_code_suggestions.some_config1=... --pr_code_suggestions.some_config2=...
    
    [pr_code_suggestions]
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    some_config2=...
    

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    @mansenfranzen mansenfranzen merged commit c07d1f2 into main Mar 26, 2024
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    @mansenfranzen mansenfranzen deleted the protect_workflows_via_codeowners branch March 26, 2024 13:14
    @github-actions github-actions bot mentioned this pull request Mar 26, 2024
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