don't fail jenkins build if execute shell fails

Question

As part of my build process, I am running a git commit as an execute shell step. However, if there are no changes in the workspace, Jenkins is failing the build. This is be

Answer 1

https://jenkins.io/doc/pipeline/steps/workflow-durable-task-step/#sh-shell-script

if you include a returnStatus: true property, then the shell return is ignored.

Answer 2

You can use the Text-finder Plugin. It will allow you to check the output console for an expression of your choice then mark the build as Unstable.