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GitLab Stack Config Generator

Generate service-specific configuration files from .env variables for GitLab stack projects.

58|8|Updated Oct 18, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #devops #postgresql #redis #configuration #docker #nginx

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/rknall/claude-skills --skill gitlab-stack-config-generator

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Skill: GitLab Stack Config Generator
Source: https://github.com/rknall/claude-skills/tree/main/config-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rknall/claude-skills --skill gitlab-stack-config-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating and maintaining configuration files for multiple services (Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis) is error-prone and time-consuming, often leading to security vulnerabilities like hardcoded secrets or inconsistent .env files. This skill automates the generation and validation of these configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Template-Based Generation: Quickly create configurations for common services (Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis) from predefined, validated templates, ensuring consistency and best practices.
Strict Security & .env Sync: Automatically ensures no secrets are ever in config files and keeps .env and .env.example perfectly synchronized, preventing accidental exposure.
Project Meta Files: Generates essential project files like CLAUDE.md, .gitignore, and .dockerignore following best practices for a clean and secure repository.
Use Case: You're setting up a new web application with Nginx, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Use this skill to generate all necessary configuration files, update your docker-compose.yml, and ensure all environment variables are correctly managed and validated.

Quick Start

claude "generate nginx and postgres configs for my new web app"

Frequently Asked Questions about GitLab Stack Config Generator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate configuration files for Nginx, PostgreSQL, and Redis from environment variables?▼

Generate service-specific configuration files by using environment variables from .env as your single source of truth. The Skill creates validated configs for Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis, and custom services, automatically synchronizing .env and .env.example while enforcing a strict no-secrets policy in all generated files.

Can I automate Docker stack configuration to prevent hardcoded secrets in config files?▼

Automate configuration generation with built-in security validation that ensures no secrets appear in any config file. The Skill generates per-service directories, validates Docker configurations, and maintains .env/.env.example synchronization to eliminate manual security risks during setup and updates.

What's the best way to keep .env and .env.example synchronized across multiple services?▼

Synchronize environment files automatically during configuration generation. The Skill treats .env as the single source of truth, generates matching .env.example files, and validates consistency across Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis, and custom services to prevent configuration drift.

How do I validate PostgreSQL, Redis, and Nginx configurations during Docker setup?▼

Validate configurations during generation by integrating with docker-validation and stack-validator components. The Skill checks secrets, file paths, and Docker settings in real time, generating CLAUDE.md, .gitignore, and .dockerignore to ensure compliance with functional and technical requirements.

Can I use template-based configuration for multiple services in a single workflow?▼

Generate validated templates for multiple services simultaneously. The Skill applies predefined templates to Nginx, PostgreSQL, and Redis, creating flat file structures under ./config directories and orchestrating validation across your entire stack in one operation.

Do I need to manually manage .dockerignore and .gitignore files for my GitLab stack?▼

No—project meta files including .dockerignore and .gitignore are generated automatically following security best practices. The Skill creates these files alongside your service configurations to maintain a clean, secure repository without manual maintenance.