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create-template

Create and register Harness template YAML via MCP operations.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation and registration of Harness template YAML via MCP, reducing manual steps when building reusable pipeline components.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template types: Step, Stage, Pipeline, StepGroup
  • MCP integration: harness_create, harness_list, harness_update
  • Versioning and runtime inputs: supports versionLabel and <+input> placeholders for runtime configuration

Quick Start

Create a new template named My Template of type Step and publish it to MCP.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-template

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Harness template YAML using MCP?▼

You can create a Harness template YAML using MCP by utilizing the harness_create operation to define and register Step, Stage, Pipeline, or StepGroup templates with versioning and runtime inputs.

What types of Harness pipeline templates can I automate with MCP?▼

You can automate the creation of Step, Stage, Pipeline, and StepGroup templates via MCP, embedding them into workflows with versioning and <+input> placeholders for runtime configuration.

How do I add runtime inputs to a Harness template via MCP?▼

You add runtime inputs to a Harness template via MCP by using <+input> placeholders within the template YAML structure, allowing for dynamic configuration when the template executes in a pipeline.

Can I update an existing Harness template YAML through MCP?▼

Yes, you can update an existing Harness template YAML through MCP by using the harness_update operation to modify registered components. You can also use harness_list to retrieve existing templates.

Does versioning work when creating Harness templates with MCP?▼

Versioning works when creating Harness templates with MCP by applying a versionLabel to the template YAML, ensuring reusable pipeline components are properly tracked and managed across workflows.

Why use MCP to manage Harness template YAML instead of manual steps?▼

Using MCP to manage Harness template YAML reduces manual steps when building reusable pipeline components, automating the registration process and ensuring standard operations for creating, listing, and updating templates.

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