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6 months ago Random failures in GitHub Actions when trying to upload artifacts can be frustrating, particularly when they result in timeouts after multiple attempts. Here are a few suggestions and steps you can take to mitigate this problem:
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Increase Timeout and Retry Logic:
- The default retry logic might not be sufficient due to intermittent network issues or load on GitHub's servers. You could try to increase the timeout and retry logic if configurable.
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Check Network and Server Load:
- Ensure that there are no network issues on your end. Sometimes, intermittent network problems can cause such issues.
- Check GitHub's status page to ensure there are no ongoing incidents or maintenance activities.
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Use
actions/upload-artifact:- Ensure you are using the latest version of the
actions/upload-artifact. Sometimes, upgrading to the latest version can resolve underlying issues.
- Ensure you are using the latest version of the
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Split Artifacts:
- If you are uploading a large number of files or large files, consider splitting them into smaller chunks or separate artifacts.
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Custom Action with Enhanced Retry Logic:
- If the problem persists, you might want to create a custom action with enhanced retry logic, including exponential backoff or increased number of retries.
Here is an example of how you can configure the actions/upload-artifact with additional context or custom retry logic:
name: Upload Artifacts with Retry Logic
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout code
uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Build project
run: |
# Your build commands here
echo "Building project..."
- name: Upload artifacts with retry
run: |
for i in {1..5}; do
if [ $i -gt 1 ]; then
echo "Retry attempt $i"
sleep $((i * 3))
fi
if gh api -X POST -F artifact='@artifact.zip' /repos/:owner/:repo/actions/artifacts | jq -e '.id'; then
echo "Artifact uploaded successfully"
break
elif [ $i -eq 5 ]; then
echo "Failed to upload artifact after $i attempts"
exit 1
fi
done
- name: Upload artifacts using action
uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
with:
name: my-artifact
path: path/to/artifacts/In the custom retry logic step, replace the gh api command with the actual command that uploads the artifact, and adjust the retry delay as needed.
Additional Tips:
- Monitor GitHub Status: Always monitor the GitHub Status Page for any ongoing issues.
- Contact GitHub Support: If this issue persists, consider reaching out to GitHub support for further assistance, as they might provide more insights or fix server-related issues on their side.
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zanieb
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marcodicro-dp
momentmaker
rwader-swi
What happened?
I'm seeing random failures in Github Actions when trying to upload artifacts:
Happened multiple times in the last week. I'm using
ubuntu-latestrunner. Example: https://github.com/smartcontractkit/chainlink/actions/runs/9167647126/job/25205269179What did you expect to happen?
Artifacts should be successfully uploaded.
How can we reproduce it?
This is an issue that happens randomly
Anything else we need to know?
No response
What version of the action are you using?
v4.3.3
What are your runner environments?
linux
Are you on GitHub Enterprise Server? If so, what version?
No response