gitlab-ci-patterns
Build Reliable GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
Complex GitLab pipelines are difficult to structure, cache, and secure. This skill provides reusable patterns for testing, containers, Terraform, Kubernetes, and deployment.
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Using "gitlab-ci-patterns". Create a Node.js pipeline with build, test, cache, and artifacts.
Expected outcome:
- A three-stage pipeline separates compilation, validation, and delivery.
- The cache is scoped by branch, while build outputs use short-lived artifacts.
- Coverage results are published for merge request review.
Using "gitlab-ci-patterns". Add safe Docker publishing for main and tagged releases.
Expected outcome:
- The registry login reads a masked variable through standard input.
- Commit images use immutable commit tags, and release tags require protected refs.
- The build image and service are pinned to reviewed versions.
Using "gitlab-ci-patterns". Plan staging and production Kubernetes deployments.
Expected outcome:
Staging deploys after validation. Production requires protected credentials, verified cluster certificates, successful security checks, and manual approval.
Security Audit
High RiskAll 22 static alerts are false positives caused by Markdown backticks, YAML fences, and reserved example.com deployment metadata. Semantic review found four genuine risks in the supplied pipeline patterns: disabled TLS verification, exposed password arguments, mutable images, and security scans that do not block failures.
Confirmed security concerns (4)
Risk Factors
⚙️ External commands (19)
🌐 Network access (3)
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2 installable variantsEach author remains a separate installable skill. The recommended variant is ranked by Skillstore evidence.
Why this variant is first
wshobson-gitlab-ci-patterns
2026-08-21
sickn33-gitlab-ci-patterns
2026-08-21
Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: MediumWhat You Can Build
Standardize Application Pipelines
Create consistent build, test, cache, artifact, and deployment stages for a GitLab-hosted application.
Design Infrastructure Delivery
Combine Terraform planning with controlled Kubernetes deployments across staging and production environments.
Strengthen Pipeline Security
Add GitLab security templates and container scanning while reviewing secrets, image pins, and failure policies.
Try These Prompts
Create a GitLab CI pipeline for my Node.js project. Include build, lint, test, cache, coverage, and artifact jobs.
Extend my pipeline to build and publish Docker images. Pin tools, use password-stdin, and tag commits without overwriting trusted releases.
Design staging and production Kubernetes jobs. Require verified TLS, protected credentials, environment tracking, and a manual production approval.
Create a GitLab workflow with Terraform plans, blocking security scans, immutable images, and generated child pipelines. Explain trust boundaries and approval gates.
Best Practices
- Pin external images and tools to reviewed versions or immutable digests.
- Store secrets in protected, masked variables and avoid command-line password arguments.
- Require blocking validation and manual approval before production changes.
Avoid
- Do not disable TLS certificate verification for Kubernetes API connections.
- Do not treat mutable latest tags as reproducible production dependencies.
- Do not allow critical security scans to fail without an explicit compensating gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this skill generate complete GitLab CI files?
Can it configure GitLab Runners?
Does it support Kubernetes deployments?
Can it create Terraform workflows?
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Are referenced template files included?
Developer Details
Author
sickn33License
MIT
Skillstore revision
r2
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Repository
https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/tree/main/skills/gitlab-ci-patternsRef
88a8e9a07f4c54ab105c1c41b6267c287146b07b
Maintenance freshness
7/26/2026
Usage
9 downloads · 113 views
File structure
📄 SKILL.md