CodeQL workflow (expressjs/cors)
The CodeQL workflow from expressjs/cors, explained and optimized by Latchkey.
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What it does
This is the CodeQL workflow from the expressjs/cors repository, a real project running GitHub Actions. It is shown here with attribution under its MIT license.
Below, Latchkey shows a faster, safer version produced by its optimization engine.
The workflow
workflow (.yml)
# For most projects, this workflow file will not need changing; you simply need
# to commit it to your repository.
#
# You may wish to alter this file to override the set of languages analyzed,
# or to provide custom queries or build logic.
#
# ******** NOTE ********
# We have attempted to detect the languages in your repository. Please check
# the `language` matrix defined below to confirm you have the correct set of
# supported CodeQL languages.
#
name: "CodeQL"
on:
push:
branches: ["master"]
pull_request:
# The branches below must be a subset of the branches above
branches: ["master"]
schedule:
- cron: "0 0 * * 1"
permissions:
contents: read
jobs:
analyze:
name: Analyze
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
actions: read
contents: read
security-events: write
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@11bd71901bbe5b1630ceea73d27597364c9af683 # v4.2.2
# Initializes the CodeQL tools for scanning.
- name: Initialize CodeQL
uses: github/codeql-action/init@89a39a4e59826350b863aa6b6252a07ad50cf83e # v4.32.4
with:
languages: javascript
# If you wish to specify custom queries, you can do so here or in a config file.
# By default, queries listed here will override any specified in a config file.
# Prefix the list here with "+" to use these queries and those in the config file.
# Autobuild attempts to build any compiled languages (C/C++, C#, or Java).
# If this step fails, then you should remove it and run the build manually (see below)
# - name: Autobuild
# uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@3ab4101902695724f9365a384f86c1074d94e18c # v3.24.7
# ℹ️ Command-line programs to run using the OS shell.
# 📚 See https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#jobsjob_idstepsrun
# If the Autobuild fails above, remove it and uncomment the following three lines.
# modify them (or add more) to build your code if your project, please refer to the EXAMPLE below for guidance.
# - run: |
# echo "Run, Build Application using script"
# ./location_of_script_within_repo/buildscript.sh
- name: Perform CodeQL Analysis
uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@89a39a4e59826350b863aa6b6252a07ad50cf83e # v4.32.4
with:
category: "/language:javascript"The same workflow, on Latchkey
Removes redundant runs and caps runaway jobs. Added and changed lines are highlighted.
# For most projects, this workflow file will not need changing; you simply need # to commit it to your repository. # # You may wish to alter this file to override the set of languages analyzed, # or to provide custom queries or build logic. # # ******** NOTE ******** # We have attempted to detect the languages in your repository. Please check # the `language` matrix defined below to confirm you have the correct set of # supported CodeQL languages. # name: "CodeQL" on: push: branches: ["master"] pull_request: # The branches below must be a subset of the branches above branches: ["master"] schedule: - cron: "0 0 * * 1" permissions: contents: read concurrency: group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }} cancel-in-progress: true jobs: analyze: timeout-minutes: 30 name: Analyze runs-on: latchkey-small permissions: actions: read contents: read security-events: write steps: - name: Checkout repository uses: actions/checkout@11bd71901bbe5b1630ceea73d27597364c9af683 # v4.2.2 # Initializes the CodeQL tools for scanning. - name: Initialize CodeQL uses: github/codeql-action/init@89a39a4e59826350b863aa6b6252a07ad50cf83e # v4.32.4 with: languages: javascript # If you wish to specify custom queries, you can do so here or in a config file. # By default, queries listed here will override any specified in a config file. # Prefix the list here with "+" to use these queries and those in the config file. # Autobuild attempts to build any compiled languages (C/C++, C#, or Java). # If this step fails, then you should remove it and run the build manually (see below) # - name: Autobuild # uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@3ab4101902695724f9365a384f86c1074d94e18c # v3.24.7 # ℹ️ Command-line programs to run using the OS shell. # 📚 See https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions#jobsjob_idstepsrun # If the Autobuild fails above, remove it and uncomment the following three lines. # modify them (or add more) to build your code if your project, please refer to the EXAMPLE below for guidance. # - run: | # echo "Run, Build Application using script" # ./location_of_script_within_repo/buildscript.sh - name: Perform CodeQL Analysis uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@89a39a4e59826350b863aa6b6252a07ad50cf83e # v4.32.4 with: category: "/language:javascript"
What changed
- Run on Latchkey managed runners with one line (
runs-on), which apply the fixes below automatically and self-heal transient failures. This example useslatchkey-small; pick the runner size that fits the job. - Cancel superseded runs when a branch or PR gets a newer push.
- Add a job timeout so a hung step cannot burn hours of runner time.
This workflow runs 1 job per trigger. On Latchkey the same minutes cost up to 58% less than GitHub-hosted, with zero queue time.