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How to Convert GitHub Actions to Travis CI - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your GitHub Actions Workflow

Start with your existing GitHub Actions workflow file. Whether you're migrating to Travis CI for specific platform requirements or exploring alternatives:

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Paste directly: Copy your workflow YAML content and paste into the editor
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Upload file: Click "Upload" to select your workflow.yml file
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Try sample: Click "Load Sample" to see an example GitHub Actions workflow

Example: GitHub Actions Workflow

Here's what a typical GitHub Actions workflow looks like:

name: CI

on:
  push:
    branches: [ main, develop ]
  pull_request:
    branches: [ main ]

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    
    strategy:
      matrix:
        node-version: [14.x, 16.x, 18.x]
    
    steps:
    - uses: actions/checkout@v3
    
    - name: Use Node.js ${{ matrix.node-version }}
      uses: actions/setup-node@v3
      with:
        node-version: ${{ matrix.node-version }}
        cache: 'npm'
    
    - name: Install dependencies
      run: npm ci
    
    - name: Run tests
      run: npm test
Step 2

Automatic Conversion & Mapping

The converter automatically transforms your GitHub Actions workflow into Travis CI format:

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Language detection: Detects language from setup actions (setup-node, setup-python, etc.)
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Workflow steps: GitHub Actions steps convert to Travis CI lifecycle hooks (install, script, etc.)
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Caching: actions/cache configurations convert to Travis CI cache directives
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Triggers: push/pull_request triggers become Travis CI branch filters
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Matrix builds: GitHub Actions matrix strategy maps to Travis CI build matrix
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OS configuration: runs-on values convert to Travis CI os settings

Example: Converted Travis CI Configuration

The same configuration transformed into Travis CI .travis.yml:

language: node_js
node_js:
  - 14.x
  - 16.x
  - 18.x

branches:
  only:
    - main
    - develop

cache:
  - npm

install:
  - npm ci

script:
  - npm test
Step 3

Review and Customize

Review the generated .travis.yml and make necessary adjustments:

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Check secrets: GitHub Actions secrets need to be encrypted using travis encrypt
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Actions to scripts: Custom GitHub Actions may need to be replaced with bash scripts or Travis CI addons
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Build stages: Complex workflows with dependencies may need Travis CI build stages
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Services: GitHub Actions service containers map to Travis CI services section
Step 4

Deploy to Travis CI

Save your configuration file and set up Travis CI:

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Download configuration: Click "Download" to save the .travis.yml file
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Place in root: Add .travis.yml to your repository root directory
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Enable repository: Sign in to Travis CI and enable your repository
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Commit and push: Travis CI will automatically detect and run your builds

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert GitHub Actions to Travis CI?

Some organizations migrate to Travis CI for enterprise support contracts, specific compliance requirements, or to support non-GitHub repositories (GitLab, Bitbucket). Travis CI also offers unique features like built-in deployment to various platforms and a different pricing model that might suit certain use cases.

Will all my GitHub Actions features work in Travis CI?

Most common features have Travis CI equivalents, but GitHub Actions-specific features like reusable workflows, composite actions, and the GitHub Actions Marketplace won't have direct equivalents. These will need to be reimplemented as shell scripts, Travis CI build stages, or external tools.

How do I handle GitHub Actions secrets in Travis CI?

GitHub Actions secrets need to be recreated in Travis CI. Install the Travis CLI tool and use travis encrypt command to encrypt sensitive values, or add them through the Travis CI web interface under repository settings. Reference encrypted variables in your .travis.yml.

What happens to my GitHub Actions marketplace actions?

GitHub Actions from the marketplace need manual replacement. Common actions like checkout, cache, and setup actions have Travis CI equivalents. For other actions, you'll need to find Travis CI addons, use shell scripts, or integrate third-party services. The converter handles standard actions but custom ones require manual work.

Does Travis CI support matrix builds like GitHub Actions?

Yes! Travis CI has excellent matrix build support. GitHub Actions matrix strategy (matrix: node-version: [14, 16, 18]) converts to Travis CI's language version array (node_js: [14, 16, 18]). Complex multi-dimensional matrices work similarly in both platforms.

Can I convert back from Travis CI to GitHub Actions?

Absolutely! We offer a reverse converter: Travis CI to GitHub Actions. This tool helps you migrate from Travis CI back to GitHub Actions or understand how Travis CI concepts map to GitHub Actions workflows. Both converters are free and process data in your browser.

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