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Fix workflow YAML parsing by quoting reserved keyword#1

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Fix workflow YAML parsing by quoting reserved keyword#1
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Copilot AI commented Nov 7, 2025

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GitHub Actions was not recognizing the workflow file due to YAML parser ambiguity with the on keyword.

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  • Quote on: as 'on': to prevent YAML boolean interpretation
  • Add trailing newline per POSIX text file standard

The keyword on is a reserved YAML boolean (like yes, no, true, false). Unquoted, it causes parser ambiguity:

# Before - ambiguous
on:
  workflow_dispatch:

# After - explicit string key
'on':
  workflow_dispatch:
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fix why workflow not recognized on action


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Co-authored-by: Edhic1 <106634745+Edhic1@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix workflow not recognized on action Fix workflow YAML parsing by quoting reserved keyword Nov 7, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from Edhic1 November 7, 2025 22:57
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