Debug-action-cache

A "dry-run" restoration mode that compares the restored cache against a fresh installation to identify drift.

e.g., "Cache restore always says Cache not found even though a previous workflow run saved it." debug-action-cache

In modern DevOps, the "action cache" stores intermediate build artifacts and dependencies. However, debugging these caches is notoriously difficult because they are often opaque, immutable, and distributed across various runner environments. A debug-action-cache utility serves as a diagnostic bridge, allowing engineers to inspect the state of cached assets without manual intervention. A "dry-run" restoration mode that compares the restored

: Create a repository secret named ACTIONS_STEP_DEBUG with the value true . debug-action-cache