Run Termux inside GitHub Actions on free ARM runners

A for GitHub Actions can start Termux on free ARM runners and run chosen commands inside it. The workflow accepts packages to install, file paths to copy, , and to execute. The example installs clang, checks that the run mode is set to CI, prints the clang version, and reads a README file.

Two live examples show it running in codex-termux and -termux repositories. This makes it possible to test or build tools meant for Termux without using a local Android device.

Key points

  • GitHub Actions can run Termux on free ARM runners through this .
  • The workflow can install packages, copy files, set , and run commands.
  • The example installs clang and checks a README file inside the Termux run.
  • Real runs are linked for codex-termux and -termux.
  • It can help test or build Termux without a local Android device.
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