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‎.github/workflows/daily-commit.yml‎

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name: Daily GitHub Streak
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on:
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schedule:
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# Run every day at 00:00 UTC (adjust to your timezone if needed)
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# This runs at 5:30 AM IST (Sri Lanka time)
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- cron: '0 0 * * *'
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# Allow manual trigger from Actions tab
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workflow_dispatch:
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jobs:
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daily-commit:
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runs-on: ubuntu-latest
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permissions:
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contents: write
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steps:
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- name: Checkout repository
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uses: actions/checkout@v4
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with:
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fetch-depth: 0
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- name: Configure Git
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run: |
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git config --global user.name "pathumzcode"
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git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
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- name: Update activity log
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run: |
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echo "[$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')] Daily activity logged" >> daily_activity.log
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- name: Commit and push changes
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run: |
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git add daily_activity.log
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git commit -m "Daily update: $(date '+%Y-%m-%d')" || echo "No changes to commit"
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git push origin Updates
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env:
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GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

‎.gitignore‎

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# Python
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__pycache__/
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*.py[cod]
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*$py.class
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*.so
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.Python
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# Virtual Environment
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venv/
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env/
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ENV/
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# IDE
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.vscode/
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.idea/
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*.swp
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*.swo
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# OS
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.DS_Store
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Thumbs.db
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desktop.ini
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# Logs (keep daily_activity.log tracked)
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*.log
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!daily_activity.log

‎README.md‎

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## 📊 Purpose
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This repository uses an automated Python script to log daily activity and maintain my GitHub contribution graph. It helps me:
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This repository uses **GitHub Actions** to automatically log daily activity and maintain my GitHub contribution graph. It helps me:
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- Keep my GitHub streak alive
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- Keep my GitHub streak alive 🔥
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- Track daily coding consistency
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- Maintain an active GitHub profile
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- Practice automation and scripting
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- Practice automation and CI/CD workflows
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## 🛠️ How It Works
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The repository contains a Python script that:
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1. Logs a daily timestamp to `daily_activity.log`
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2. Commits the changes automatically
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3. Pushes to GitHub to update the contribution graph
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4. Runs on a scheduled basis (daily automation)
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The repository contains **two methods** for maintaining the streak:
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### 1. **Automated (Recommended)** - GitHub Actions
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- Runs automatically **every day at 00:00 UTC** (5:30 AM IST)
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- No manual intervention required
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- Uses GitHub's built-in automation
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- Works even when you're offline
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### 2. **Manual** - Python Script
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- Run `auto_commit.py` manually when needed
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- Use `run_auto_commit.bat` on Windows for quick execution
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- Useful for testing or backup
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## 🚀 Features
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- ✅ Automated daily commits
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- ✅ Timestamp logging
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- ✅ Maintains GitHub streak
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- ✅ No manual intervention needed
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- ✅ **Fully automated** daily commits via GitHub Actions
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- ✅ **Manual trigger** option from GitHub Actions tab
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- ✅ Timestamp logging in `daily_activity.log`
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- ✅ Maintains GitHub streak without manual intervention
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- ✅ Smart branch detection (main/master)
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- ✅ Conflict prevention with automatic pulls
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- ✅ Simple and lightweight
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## ⚙️ Setup
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### GitHub Actions (Automatic)
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The workflow is already configured in `.github/workflows/daily-commit.yml`. It runs automatically:
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1. **Scheduled**: Every day at 00:00 UTC
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2. **Manual**: Go to **Actions** → **Daily GitHub Streak** → **Run workflow**
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No additional setup required! Just push the workflow file to GitHub.
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### Manual Execution (Python Script)
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If you want to run manually:
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```bash
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# Clone the repository
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git clone https://github.com/pathumzcode/Day-To-Day-Update.git
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cd Day-To-Day-Update
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# Run the script
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python auto_commit.py
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# Or on Windows, double-click:
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run_auto_commit.bat
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```
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## 📝 Activity Log
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All daily activities are tracked in `daily_activity.log` with timestamps
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## ⚙️ Technology Stack
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## 🔧 Technology Stack
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- **Language:** Python 3
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- **Version Control:** Git
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- **Automation:** Cron/Task Scheduler
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- **Automation:** GitHub Actions
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- **CI/CD:** YAML workflow
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## 🐛 Troubleshooting
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### Workflow not running?
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- Check **Actions** tab on GitHub for errors
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- Ensure **Actions** are enabled in repository settings
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- Verify the workflow file is in `.github/workflows/`
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### Manual script not working?
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- Make sure you have Python 3 installed
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- Verify git is configured: `git config --global user.name "Your Name"`
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- Check internet connection
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- Ensure you have push access to the repository
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## 📌 Note
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This is an automated activity tracker. For my actual coding projects and contributions, check out my other repositories.
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**Profile:** [@pathumzcode](https://github.com/pathumzcode)
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**Profile:** [@pathumzcode](https://github.com/pathumzcode) | **Automated:** ✅ GitHub Actions

‎SETUP_COMPLETE.md‎

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# GitHub Daily Streak - Setup Complete! ✅
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## What Was Fixed
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### Problems Identified:
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1. ❌ No automated workflow - script only ran manually
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2. ❌ Required manual execution every day
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3. ❌ No scheduled automation to maintain streak
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### Solutions Implemented:
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#### 1. **GitHub Actions Workflow** (Primary Solution)
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- ✅ Created `.github/workflows/daily-commit.yml`
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- ✅ Runs automatically **every day at 00:00 UTC** (5:30 AM IST)
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- ✅ Commits to the **Updates** branch
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- ✅ Works even when you're offline
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- ✅ Can also be triggered manually from GitHub Actions tab
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#### 2. **Enhanced Python Script**
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- ✅ Added smart branch detection (now uses Updates branch)
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- ✅ Added `git pull` before push to prevent conflicts
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- ✅ Better error handling and messages
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- ✅ Checks if there are actual changes before committing
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#### 3. **Additional Files**
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- ✅ Created `.gitignore` to keep repo clean
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- ✅ Updated `README.md` with complete documentation
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- ✅ Added troubleshooting section
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## How It Works Now
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### Automatic (No Action Required)
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GitHub Actions will run every day at midnight UTC and:
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1. Pull latest changes
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2. Add a timestamp to `daily_activity.log`
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3. Commit the change
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4. Push to your **Updates** branch
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5. Your streak is maintained! 🔥
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### Manual (Optional)
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```bash
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python auto_commit.py
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Or double-click `run_auto_commit.bat` on Windows.
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## Next Steps
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### Enable GitHub Actions (Important!)
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1. Go to your repository on GitHub: https://github.com/pathumzcode/Day-To-Day-Update
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2. Click on the **Actions** tab
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3. If prompted, click **"I understand my workflows, go ahead and enable them"**
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4. You should see "Daily GitHub Streak" workflow listed
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### Test Manual Trigger
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1. Go to **Actions** → **Daily GitHub Streak**
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2. Click **"Run workflow"** → Select **Updates** branch → **Run workflow**
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3. Watch it execute in real-time!
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### Verify Automation
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- Check back tomorrow to see if it ran automatically
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- View the Actions tab to see execution history
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- Check `daily_activity.log` for new entries
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## Files Changed
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1. ✅ `.github/workflows/daily-commit.yml` - NEW (GitHub Actions workflow)
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2. ✅ `.gitignore` - NEW (Ignores unnecessary files)
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3. ✅ `auto_commit.py` - UPDATED (Better error handling, branch detection)
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4. ✅ `README.md` - UPDATED (Complete documentation)
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5. ✅ `daily_activity.log` - UPDATED (Test commit added)
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## Troubleshooting
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### If workflow doesn't run:
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- Ensure Actions are enabled in repository settings
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- Check that the workflow file exists in `.github/workflows/`
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- Look for errors in the Actions tab
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### If you want to change the schedule:
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## Success Confirmation
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✅ All files pushed to GitHub Updates branch
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✅ Python script tested and working
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✅ GitHub Actions workflow configured
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✅ README updated with instructions
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✅ Ready for automatic daily commits!
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**Your GitHub streak will now be maintained automatically! 🔥**
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Check your profile: https://github.com/pathumzcode

‎auto_commit.py‎

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[2026-01-09 10:41:31] Daily activity logged
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[2026-01-09 10:52:38] Daily activity logged

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