Why You Should Use GitHub Agentic Workflows
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GitHub Agentic Workflows extend GitHub Actions by replacing complex YAML logic with natural-language markdown instructions compiled into a `.lock.yml` file. AI agents (Copilot CLI, Claude, Codex) interpret these instructions within a layered security model featuring containerized runners, declarative permissions, and a
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