Can this skill help reduce GitLab CI runner costs?

Yes, it provides optimized caching strategies and efficient stage organization to minimize runner execution time and resource consumption.

Can I use this for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows?

Absolutely. It features specific patterns for Terraform pipelines, including validation, planning, and manual approval gates for production apply actions.

Does it support automated security scanning?

Yes, it includes patterns for SAST, dependency scanning, and container security using tools like Trivy and GitLab's built-in security templates.

Does it work with Kubernetes deployments?

Yes, it includes templates for deploying to Kubernetes clusters, managing environment-specific configurations, and verifying rollout statuses automatically.

GitLab CI/CD Automation Patterns

Name: GitLab CI/CD Automation Patterns
Author: pur3v4d3r

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the creation and optimization of GitLab CI/CD pipelines using proven multi-stage patterns and performance-focused configurations.

About

This skill provides Claude with high-level expertise in architecting GitLab CI/CD workflows, covering everything from basic build-test-deploy cycles to advanced infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) pipelines. It streamlines the implementation of distributed runners, intelligent caching strategies, and security scanning templates to ensure robust, scalable, and secure software delivery. Whether setting up Kubernetes deployments or optimizing pipeline performance with child pipelines, this skill offers production-ready templates and best practices to minimize CI/CD friction and improve developer velocity.

Key Features

Multi-stage pipeline architecture with optimal stage organization
Automated security scanning including SAST, dependency, and container scans
Integrated Docker build and push workflows with registry authentication
Advanced caching strategies to reduce build times and runner costs
1 GitHub stars
Production-ready Terraform CI/CD pipelines with manual approval gates

Use Cases

Implementing automated security audits and compliance checks within pipelines
Migrating complex deployment workflows to Kubernetes using GitOps patterns
Setting up a complete CI/CD lifecycle for a new GitLab-hosted project

About

Key Features

Multi-stage pipeline architecture with optimal stage organization
Automated security scanning including SAST, dependency, and container scans
Integrated Docker build and push workflows with registry authentication
Advanced caching strategies to reduce build times and runner costs
1 GitHub stars
Production-ready Terraform CI/CD pipelines with manual approval gates

Use Cases

Implementing automated security audits and compliance checks within pipelines
Migrating complex deployment workflows to Kubernetes using GitOps patterns
Setting up a complete CI/CD lifecycle for a new GitLab-hosted project