Default to debug builds, release by request

README.md

@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ The uploaded artifact is the whole build folder, so companion files such as a `.
 | `godot-version` | Yes | — | The Godot 4 release tag to use, without the leading `v`; for example, `4.7.2-stable`. |
 | `host-os` | Yes | — | The machine running the job: `linux`, `macos`, or `windows`. The action checks this before it starts. |
 | `host-arch` | Yes | — | The runner's architecture. Linux supports `x86_32`, `x86_64`, `arm32`, and `arm64`; Windows supports `x86_32`, `x86_64`, and `arm64`; macOS supports `x86_64` and `arm64`. |
+| `export-preset` | Yes | — | The preset name exactly as it appears in `export_presets.cfg`. |
+| `export-file-name` | Yes | — | The name of the exported file, such as `my-game.exe` or `my-game.zip`. Use the extension your target expects. |
 | `dotnet` | No | `false` | Set this to `true` for a Godot .NET/C# project. |
 | `project-path` | No | `.` | Where your Godot project sits inside the checked-out repository. |
-| `export-preset` | Yes | — | The preset name exactly as it appears in `export_presets.cfg`. |
-| `export-mode` | No | `release` | Choose `release` for a shipping build or `debug` for a debug build. |
-| `export-file-name` | Yes | — | The name of the exported file, such as `my-game.exe` or `my-game.zip`. Use the extension your target expects. |
+| `export-mode` | No | `debug` | Choose `release` for a shipping build or `debug` for a debug build. |
 | `cache` | No | `true` | Set to `false` if you need a completely fresh Godot download for a run. |
 
 ## Outputs

action.yml

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ inputs:
   export-mode:
     description: "Export mode: release or debug."
     required: false
-    default: release
+    default: debug
   export-file-name:
     description: Output filename only, including its platform-appropriate extension.
     required: true