gitlab-ci-patterns

Create GitLab CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage workflows, caching, and Kubernetes deployments.

Updated Apr 23, 2026

Search Tags:#ci/cd #deployment #kubernetes #docker #pipeline #terraform #gitlab

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/SanketAdlak/PDMProjectDesign --skill gitlab-ci-patterns-sanketadlak

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gitlab-ci-patterns
Source: https://github.com/SanketAdlak/PDMProjectDesign/tree/main/.agents/skills/gitlab-ci-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SanketAdlak/PDMProjectDesign --skill gitlab-ci-patterns-sanketadlak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing GitLab CI/CD configuration from scratch is error-prone and time-consuming, especially when coordinating multi-stage builds, caching, security scanning, and multi-environment deployments. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Pipeline Templates: Ready-to-adapt YAML patterns for build, test, and deploy stages with artifacts, coverage reports, and caching strategies. - Deployment Patterns: Docker image builds with registry pushes, Kubernetes deployments to staging and production, and Terraform validate/plan/apply workflows. - Advanced Automation: Security scanning with SAST and Trivy, dynamic child pipelines, and manual approval gates for production releases. - Use Case: You need to set up CI/CD for a Node.js app that builds a Docker image, runs tests with coverage, and deploys to Kubernetes production only after manual approval—this Skill provides the complete .gitlab-ci.yml structure. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to generate a GitLab CI pipeline that builds a Docker image, runs tests, and deploys to Kubernetes with a manual production gate.

Frequently Asked Questions about gitlab-ci-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a GitLab CI/CD pipeline with multiple stages?▼

Define stages like build, test, and deploy in the stages block, then assign each job to a stage with the stage keyword. Jobs in the same stage run in parallel, and later stages only start after earlier ones succeed.

How to deploy to Kubernetes from GitLab CI?▼

Use a kubectl image like bitnami/kubectl, configure cluster access with KUBE_URL and KUBE_TOKEN CI/CD variables, then run kubectl apply in the deploy job. Add environment blocks to track deployments and use when: manual for production gates.

Does GitLab CI support caching node_modules between jobs?▼

Yes, use the cache keyword with a key like ${CI_COMMIT_REF_SLUG} and paths pointing to node_modules/. The pull-push policy restores the cache before the job and updates it afterward, speeding up npm ci runs.

How do I add security scanning to a GitLab pipeline?▼

Include GitLab's built-in templates for SAST, Dependency-Scanning, and Container-Scanning via the include keyword. For container images, add a Trivy job that scans the built image and fails on HIGH or CRITICAL vulnerabilities.

Why is my GitLab production deployment running automatically?▼

Jobs deploy automatically unless gated. Add when: manual to the production job so it requires a button click in the GitLab UI, and restrict it with only: main so it only appears on the main branch.