Run release and add output file to releases

[Stefanuk12]

I'm trying to run the output Rust executable. The program would create a new file called test.zip when ran. How do I make it run the program and add the zip file to the GitHub release within the action?

I've tried to cd into /github/workspace/output and then run the executable. However, I get an error saying the command does not exist.

Any ideas?

[Douile]

If the action runs on the release it should add the artifacts to the release. Could you provide a link to the workflow for further context.

[Stefanuk12]

Sure, here you go https://github.com/Stefanuk12/RoProPatcher/blob/master/.github/workflows/release.yml

[Douile]

So automatic releasing will only work when using the on: release action. You need a separate workflow that uploads build artifacts if you want artifacts for each commit. https://github.com/rust-build/rust-build.action#upload-output-as-an-artifact-or-use-with-other-steps

[Stefanuk12]

Sorry if my question is unclear. Essentially I want it to run the executable after it's compiled and include the output in the release.

I am doing this for each release, not commit.

[Douile]

Ah my bad, so you can either use the action similar to guide before: extract the archive in a step after rust-build then run it there.
Or in post build you should be able to access the binary in ./target/release/binary then make sure to add the output to extra files.