Can it help me add new stages to my CI/CD flow?

Yes, the skill provides specific guidelines and triggers for adding new jobs and stages while maintaining configuration consistency.

Is this skill specific to GitLab?

Yes, it is purpose-built to handle the unique syntax, keywords, and lifecycle of GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Does it support organizational CI standards?

Yes, it includes a specific command to load comprehensive documentation and standards for complex pipeline environments.

How does this skill improve GitLab CI pipelines?

It enforces structural best practices, specifically helping you choose between 'needs' and 'dependencies' to optimize job execution speed and reliability.

When should I use 'needs' according to this skill?

The skill recommends using 'needs' when a dependency exists within the same stage, while using 'dependencies' for cross-stage artifact requirements.

GitLab CI Pipeline Editor

Name: GitLab CI Pipeline Editor
Author: onesmartguy

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines GitLab CI configuration by applying best practices for job dependencies, stages, and pipeline structure.

This skill provides specialized guidance for editing and maintaining GitLab CI pipeline configurations within Claude. It helps developers avoid common pitfalls in .gitlab-ci.yml files, such as the incorrect use of the 'needs' keyword versus traditional stage-based dependencies. By enforcing standardized patterns and providing quick access to organizational CI standards, it ensures that pipelines remain efficient, readable, and compliant with best practices for automated software delivery.

Key Features

01Standardizes the addition of new jobs and stages to existing pipelines

02Enforces correct usage of needs vs dependencies keywords

03Provides automated guidance for GitLab CI syntax and structural patterns

04Integrates with organizational standards via specialized load commands

05Optimizes pipeline execution flow through intelligent dependency mapping

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Adding new build or test stages while maintaining structural integrity

02Refactoring a monolithic GitLab CI file into an efficient, DAG-based pipeline

03Debugging CI job execution order and artifact inheritance issues

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add onesmartguy/raptor-claude-plugins pipeline-edit

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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