Ken Muse
Calling Docker From Inside a GitHub Job Container
A common question I’ve heard is “how do I run Docker commands from within a GitHub Actions job container?” In this post, I’ll explore how GitHub Actions implements job and service containers using Docker, and how you can use that to run your own Docker commands from inside a job container.

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Why Exporting Environment Variables Doesn't Work In Actions
Ever wondered why you can’t just export your environment variables in GitHub Actions? I mean, it’s a Bash script, right? Well, it turns out that the way GitHub Actions works makes exporting them across steps impossible. Let’s dive into the details and learn how to properly set environment variables in your workflows.

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How to Dynamically Authenticate With Git
Need to authenticate with different Git repositories using various credentials? This post explores how to dynamically authenticate with Git using credential helpers, environment variables, and secret management systems.

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How Does Git Authentication Work?
Ever wondered how Git actually authenticates with remote repositories? Ever needed to configure different credentials to access different repositories? This article dives into the inner workings of Git authentication, exploring the role of credential helpers, how they are implemented, and how to customize them for your needs.

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Retrieving Properties From a Gitsigned Commit
In this post, we’ll continue the exploration of Gitsign by extracting some of the attestation data from a signed commit and using it to check how the code was built. This will help you understand how you can use the attestation data in your workflows.

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