diff --git a/content/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/metadata-syntax.md b/content/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/metadata-syntax.md
index 8d9aca01ffea..039281306919 100644
--- a/content/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/metadata-syntax.md
+++ b/content/actions/reference/workflows-and-actions/metadata-syntax.md
@@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ category:
 
 ## `description`
 
-**Required** A short description of the action.
+**Optional** A short description of the action. While optional, it is highly recommended to include a description.
+
 
 ## `inputs`