The author explores the transition from GitHub runners to self-hosted runners, highlighting the flexibility and potential drawbacks of the latter option. The web content emphasizes the need for caution as free tier policies are subject to change. The process of setting up self-hosted runners is detailed, including the challenges of duplicate setups for different repositories and the installation of necessary tools like Python and Poetry. The need for handling secrets and ensuring secure setups is addressed. The conclusion advises on the importance of understanding that scripts run on the machine and the potential need for automation in the event of crashes.
https://blog.frankel.ch/raspberry-pi-github-action/