How to update ArgoCD using Github Actions instead of traditional webhooks?

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I’m trying to update ArgoCD using Github Actions because my ArgoCD setup requires authentication, which prevents me from using regular Github webhooks. I’ve created a workflow that sends a POST request to the ArgoCD API using curl, and although I get a 200 response, the ArgoCD instance doesn’t update.

Here is a modified version of my workflow:

name: Update ArgoCD

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - '*'

jobs:
  notify-argocd:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - name: Send webhook
        run: |
          curl -X POST https://my-argocd.example.com/api/webhook \
            -H "Authorization: Bearer my-token" \
            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
            --data-binary "${{ toJson(github.event) }}"

Could someone help me understand why ArgoCD isn’t updating, despite the successful API call? I lack access to detailed logs and would appreciate any guidance.

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hey there! have u tried using argocd cli instead of curl? it’s easier to debug and might give u more info. also, make sure ur token has enough permissions. sometimes argocd needs specific scopes to trigger updates. good luck with ur setup!