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Last Update: 2025-03-16

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Deploying Docker images to Google Cloud Run with GitHub Actions can be tricky, especially with permissions and repository setup. This guide simplifies the process, covering the essential steps and troubleshooting tips for a smooth deployment. We'll also address the switch from Google Container Registry to Artifact Registry, which can cause confusion.

Prerequisites

To follow this guide, you'll need:

• A Google Cloud Platform (GCP) account and project.
• A GitHub account and repository.
• Node.js (version 18 or later) and pnpm (or your preferred package manager).
• Docker installed on your local machine.

Step 1: The Node.js API

Get the Project

Clone or fork the "say-hello-api" from https://github.com/cundejo/say-hello-api.

This is a basic Node.js API with a single "hello" endpoint, perfect for demonstrating Cloud Run deployments.

GET /               -> "Hello World!"
GET /?name=Oliver   -> "Hello Oliver!"