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`getBooleanInput` ignores `options.required`

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Description

Describe the bug

  1. Calling getBooleanInput to read an unset input
  2. Calling getBooleanInput with { required: false } to read an unset input throws an error

Expected behavior
getBooleanInput should function the same as getInput in the following ways:

  • It respects options.required
  • Inputs are not required by default

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Research direction

Start by comparing the getBooleanInput and getInput implementations and their existing tests. Reproduce an unset input with the default options and with { required: false }, then update the behavior so both cases match the expected getInput semantics and verify the required-input case remains covered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
api, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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