Agent skill · software engineering · rmyndharis
gitlab-ci-patterns
Build GitLab CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage workflows, caching, and distributed runners for scalable automation. Use when implementing GitLab CI/CD, optimizing pipeline performance, or setting up automated testing and deployment.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific GitLab CI/CD pipeline patterns and configurations that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires docker, kubectl, terraform installed locally. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-02. 1,255 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
GitLab CI Patterns Comprehensive GitLab CI/CD pipeline patterns for automated testing, building, and deployment. Do not use this skill when The task is unrelated to gitlab ci patterns You need a different domain or tool outside this scope Instructions Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs. Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes. Provide actionable steps and verification. Purpose Create efficient GitLab CI pipelines with proper stage organization, caching, and deployment strategies. Use this skill when Automate GitLab-based CI/CD Implement multi-stage pipelines Configure GitLab Runners Deploy to Kubernetes from GitLab Implement GitOps workflows Basic Pipeline Structure Docker Build and Push Multi-Environment Deployment Terraform Pipeline Security Scanning Caching Strategies Dynamic Child Pipelines Best Practices 1. Use specific image tags (node:20, not node:latest) 2. Cache dependencies appropriately 3. Use artifacts for build outputs 4. Implement manual gates for production 5. Use environments for deployment tracking 6. Enable merge request pipelines 7. Use pipeline schedules for recurring jobs 8. Implement security scanning 9. Use CI/CD variables for secrets 10. Monitor pipeline performance Related Skills github-actions-templates - For GitHub Actions deployment-pipeline-design - For architecture secrets-management - For secrets handling
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