Agent skill · software engineering · wshobson
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
Adds comprehensive GitLab CI/CD pipeline patterns and executable scripts for multi-stage workflows, caching, and deployment strategies that enhance automation capabilities.
What it needs
Requires docker, kubectl, terraform installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-05. 38,570 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
GitLab CI Patterns Comprehensive GitLab CI/CD pipeline patterns for automated testing, building, and deployment. Purpose Create efficient GitLab CI pipelines with proper stage organization, caching, and deployment strategies. When to Use 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
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills wshobson/gitlab-ci-patterns