ci-babysit

Monitor CircleCI pipelines for a pull request until all jobs pass.

4|1|Updated May 31, 2015
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samcdavid/dotfiles --skill ci-babysit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ci-babysit
Source: https://github.com/samcdavid/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/ci-babysit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samcdavid/dotfiles --skill ci-babysit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps PRs moving by automating CircleCI pipeline monitoring from start to finish, diagnosing failures, applying fixes, and pushing updates until all jobs are green.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated pipeline monitoring and status tracking across CircleCI workflows
  • In-context diagnosis, remediation actions, and automatic retries until completion
  • Support for manual approval gates and re-monitoring across multiple workflows

Quick Start

Monitor the CircleCI pipeline for the current branch and wait until all jobs are green.

Frequently Asked Questions about ci-babysit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automatically monitor CircleCI pipelines until all jobs pass?

CircleCI pipeline monitoring can be automated by tracking PR status from initiation to green, diagnosing failures, applying fixes, and pushing updates until all jobs pass across workflows.

Can I automatically fix failing CircleCI jobs and retry the pipeline?

Yes, CircleCI job failures can be automatically diagnosed and fixed by applying remediation actions, pushing updates via git, and continuously re-monitoring the pipeline across workflows until completion.

What do I need to automate CircleCI pipeline diagnosis and remediation?

Automating CircleCI pipeline diagnosis requires CircleCI API access, GitHub tooling using gh, and a capable shell environment to orchestrate status checks, apply fixes, and manage retries.

Does automated CI pipeline monitoring support manual approval gates?

Yes, automated CI pipeline monitoring supports manual approval gates within CircleCI workflows, allowing the process to pause for human review and then resume re-monitoring across subsequent jobs.

What is the best way to keep CircleCI PRs moving without manual intervention?

The best way to keep CircleCI PRs moving is automating pipeline monitoring end-to-end, which diagnoses failures, applies fixes, and pushes updates until all jobs are green without manual intervention.

Why does my CircleCI pipeline monitoring stop before all workflows reach green?

CircleCI pipeline monitoring stops prematurely if it lacks proper API access or shell environment capabilities to orchestrate continuous checks, apply fixes, and manage retries across multiple workflows.