Does it include security best practices?

Yes, it provides templates for SAST, dependency scanning, and container vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools like Trivy.

Is it suitable for monorepo management?

Yes, it specifically supports dynamic child pipelines and distributed runner configurations ideal for complex monorepo architectures.

How does this skill improve GitLab pipeline speed?

It implements advanced caching strategies for node_modules and other dependencies, alongside efficient artifact handling to minimize redundant work across pipeline stages.

Can I use this for multi-environment deployments?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for staging and production environments, including manual approval gates and environment tracking.

GitLab CI Automation Patterns

Name: GitLab CI Automation Patterns
Author: Krosebrook

byKrosebrook

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines GitLab CI/CD pipeline development with optimized multi-stage workflows, caching strategies, and secure deployment patterns.

About

The GitLab CI Patterns skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for architecting robust and efficient automation pipelines within the GitLab ecosystem. It provides ready-to-use templates for multi-stage workflows, advanced dependency caching, and Docker-in-Docker container builds. Whether you are deploying microservices to Kubernetes, managing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, or implementing comprehensive security scanning (SAST), this skill ensures your pipelines are performant, scalable, and follow industry best practices for continuous integration and delivery.

Key Features

Advanced dependency caching and artifact management
Automated security scanning and compliance integration
1 GitHub stars
Kubernetes and GitOps deployment templates
Dynamic child pipeline generation for complex monorepos
Pre-configured multi-stage pipeline structures

Use Cases

Automating Terraform infrastructure deployments with plan and apply stages
Optimizing slow GitLab pipelines with improved caching and runner utilization
Implementing secure CI/CD for Kubernetes-based cloud applications

About

Key Features

Advanced dependency caching and artifact management
Automated security scanning and compliance integration
1 GitHub stars
Kubernetes and GitOps deployment templates
Dynamic child pipeline generation for complex monorepos
Pre-configured multi-stage pipeline structures

Use Cases

Automating Terraform infrastructure deployments with plan and apply stages
Optimizing slow GitLab pipelines with improved caching and runner utilization
Implementing secure CI/CD for Kubernetes-based cloud applications