I have a Monorepo with the following folder structure:

apps/
  |--app1/
  |--app2/
  :
  :
  |--app9/

Currently, my workflow triggers on every commit to the main branch, which is protected and requires PR reviews. Periodically, we run a semantic workflow that creates tags and releases.

While the current setup functions well, I prefer to refine it so that workflows trigger only when specific paths undergo changes. For instance, if app1 and app5 are modified, their respective jobs should run to deploy the application.

I can accomplish this easily using actions such as Paths-Filter and Changed-Files, particularly on the Main branch. However, I desire the same functionality in our production environment, which operates with semantic versioning. This complicates identifying changes and their corresponding paths on the releases/tags.

Although I could use git diff or other methods to achieve this, I prefer a streamlined workflow with minimal workarounds.

I would appreciate any suggestions or best practices for handling this scenario.

Additionally, if this question has been addressed elsewhere online, please feel free to share relevant links.