Fix malformed GitHub Community Organization invitation system #404
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The GitHub Community Organization invitation system had several critical issues preventing users from successfully requesting membership:
Issues Fixed
1. Malformed YAML Issue Template
The
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/invitation.ymlfile contained severe YAML syntax errors:type,id,attributes,validations)Before:
After:
2. Workflow Logic Issues
The
.github/workflows/invitation.ymlworkflow was triggering on ALL labeled events without filtering for the specific invitation label:Before:
After:
3. Added Documentation and Testing
Impact
Users can now successfully request to join the GitHub Community Organization using a properly structured form. The automated workflow will correctly process invitation requests only when the appropriate label is applied, preventing false triggers and ensuring reliable operation.
The system now properly handles the complete flow:
Fixes #403.
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