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A list of all active cache keys will appear. Locate the problematic key.

GitHub Actions relies heavily on the actions/cache utility. When a cache hit causes errors, use the following sequence to isolate and fix the problem. 1. Enable Step and System Diagnostics debug-action-cache

Use cache debugging when you encounter:

In "write-back" scenarios, there is a delay between the action finishing and the cache being fully uploaded to the storage provider. If a job crashes mid-upload, the next run might pull a partial, corrupted archive. Summary Checklist for Debugging Check the Key: actually change when your dependencies change? Verify the Path: A list of all active cache keys will appear

are too broad, you might be pulling in a cache from a completely different branch. 4. Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques HTTP Header Inspection: When a cache hit causes errors, use the