GitHub Actions linting tools multiply and overlap in functionality

Four major tools (actionlint, ci-doctor, sherif, octoscan) compete for GitHub Actions linting coverage.

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Each tool addresses different use cases: security, syntax validation, secret detection.

Tool choice depends on context: fully automated audit or pipeline integration.

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