# gitlab-ci-generator

Generates and extends .gitlab-ci.yml files: stages, jobs, templates. Useful when a pipeline has to be written from scratch or grown.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 645 installs · ★ 327
- Author: akin-ozer
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills/tree/HEAD/devops-skills-plugin/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-26
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/gitlab-ci-generator

## What it does

Give the skill a request like "build a pipeline for Node" and it returns a complete `.gitlab-ci.yml` with stages, jobs and settings that follow current GitLab practice. It first classifies the request into one of three modes: `targeted` for a review, question or focused fix, `lightweight` for a simple single-file pipeline, `full` for multi-environment deploys, `includes`, advanced `rules` or anything security-sensitive. When the mode is unclear on a full-generation request, it routes to `full`.

Under the hood sit reference files and templates. For complete generation it reads `references/best-practices.md` and `references/common-patterns.md`, then picks a starting template from `assets/templates/`: `docker-build.yml`, `kubernetes-deploy.yml`, `multi-project.yml` or `basic-pipeline.yml`. In `full` mode it also loads `references/gitlab-ci-reference.md` and `references/security-guidelines.md`. The finished pipeline is validated through the `devops-skills:gitlab-ci-validator` skill with strict Critical and High gates.

Before generating anything, the skill must print a confirmation block naming the pattern, the template and the standards it will enforce. That step is not optional. One more thing worth knowing: if a required reference or template is missing, the skill reports the exact path and continues with what it has, marking its assumptions. So keep the skills repository fully cloned, or part of the pipeline will rest on guesses.

## Requirements
- Works with: GitLab

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill gitlab-ci-generator -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill gitlab-ci-generator -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill gitlab-ci-generator -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills gitlab-ci-generator
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill gitlab-ci-generator -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --path devops-skills-plugin/skills/gitlab-ci-generator
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills --skill gitlab-ci-generator -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/akin-ozer/cc-devops-skills/tree/HEAD/devops-skills-plugin/skills/gitlab-ci-generator/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- scaffold a `.gitlab-ci.yml` for a specific stack
- add a Docker build job and a Kubernetes deploy stage
- set up parent-child or multi-project pipelines
- wire in SAST and dependency scanning templates
- migrate deprecated `only`/`except` to `rules`

## Example prompts
- Create a `.gitlab-ci.yml` for a Python service: tests, image build, staging and production deploys
- Add Docker build and kubectl deploy jobs to GitLab CI
- Set up a multi-project pipeline and include the dependency scanning template

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: gitlab-ci-generator
description: Create, generate, or scaffold .gitlab-ci.yml pipelines, stages, and jobs.
---

# GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Generator

## Overview

Generate production-ready GitLab CI/CD pipeline configurations following current best practices, security standards, and naming conventions. All generated resources are automatically validated using the devops-skills:gitlab-ci-validator skill to ensure syntax correctness and compliance with best practices.

---

## Trigger Phrases

Use this skill when the user asks for GitLab CI/CD generation requests such as:
- "Create a `.gitlab-ci.yml` for..."
- "Build a GitLab pipeline for Node/Python/Java..."
- "Add Docker build and deploy jobs in GitLab CI"
- "Set up GitLab parent-child or multi-project pipelines"
- "Include SAST/dependency scanning templates in GitLab CI"

## Execution Model

Follow this deterministic flow in order:
1. Classify request complexity (`targeted`, `lightweight`, or `full`).
2. Load only the required reference tier for that complexity.
3. Output the matching response profile for the selected mode.
4. For complete pipeline generation, start from the closest template and customize.
5. Validate complete pipelines with strict Critical/High gates.
6. Present output with validation status and template/version notes.

If tooling is unavailable, use the documented fallback branch and report it explicitly.

## Mode Routing (Quick Decision)

| Request shape | Mode | Required references | Output profile |
|---------------|------|---------------------|----------------|
| Simple single-file pipeline with common jobs/stages and low risk | **Lightweight** | Tier 1 (+ Tier 2 only if needed) | Lightweight confirmation + compact final sections |
| Multi-environment deploy, advanced `rules`, includes/templates, security/compliance-sensitive workflow, or unclear/risky requirement | **Full** | Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Tier 3 only if needed) | Full confirmation + full final sections |
```
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