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create-pipeline

Generate Harness v0 pipeline YAML from CI/CD requirements and create pipelines via MCP.

80|16|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#kubernetes#pipeline#ci#cd#harness
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-pipeline
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/harness/harness-skills/tree/main/skills/create-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill create-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates Harness v0 Pipeline YAML for CI/CD workflows and creates them via MCP, reducing manual effort and misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate Harness v0 Pipeline YAML for CI/CD workflows, including build, test, Docker push, and deployment stages to Kubernetes, Helm, ECS, and serverless targets.
  • Support for approval gates, parallel execution, matrix strategies, and failure rollback to enable safe, scalable releases.
  • Create pipelines via MCP so teams can programmatically provision, update, and manage pipelines across orgs and projects.
  • Trigger phrases: create pipeline, build pipeline, deployment pipeline, CI/CD, Harness pipeline, Kubernetes deploy pipeline to invoke the skill.

Quick Start

Provide a prompt describing your project and pipeline requirements to generate a complete Harness v0 pipeline YAML and push it via MCP.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-pipeline

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I auto-generate Harness pipeline YAML for Kubernetes deployments?▼

You can auto-generate Harness v0 pipeline YAML for Kubernetes deployments by providing high-level CI/CD requirements as a prompt. The Skill translates your requirements into native Harness steps and creates the pipeline via MCP integration.

Can I include approval gates and matrix strategies in a generated CI/CD pipeline?▼

Yes, generated CI/CD pipelines support approval gates, parallel execution, and matrix strategies. The Skill applies these execution patterns directly into the Harness v0 YAML to enable safe and scalable releases.

What deployment targets does the Harness pipeline generator support?▼

The Harness pipeline generator supports Docker image pushes alongside deployments to Kubernetes, Helm, ECS, and serverless targets. It produces YAML with native Harness steps guidance for each specified environment.

How does MCP integration work for creating Harness pipelines?▼

MCP integration allows you to programmatically provision, update, and manage Harness pipelines across orgs and projects. The Skill generates the required YAML and pushes the MCP payload to automate pipeline creation directly.

Do I need to manually write YAML to build a CI/CD pipeline with Harness?▼

No, you do not need to manually write YAML to build a Harness CI/CD pipeline. The Skill automates YAML generation from your high-level build, test, and deployment requirements, reducing manual effort and misconfigurations.

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