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+# .github directory
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+This directory contains configuration for GitHub-ecosystem tooling only.
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+**Workflows and actions belong in `.forgejo/`** - this repository uses Forgejo Actions, not GitHub Actions.
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+## Contents
+
+- `actionlint.yaml` - Configuration for actionlint pre-commit hook (custom runner labels)