Replaces complex shell-based conditional logic in CI pipelines with YAML-defined path filters. It enables granular control over workflow execution by detecting specific file changes in pull requests or commits.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptDevOps & CI/CD
Why paths-filter?
• Reduces CI runner minutes
• Supports complex glob patterns
• Lightweight JavaScript execution
Limitations
• GitHub Actions specific
• Requires YAML configuration
• Learning curve for complex filters
3/5/2026
Last Update
354
Forks
117
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GitHub Actions Native Paths)
