pipeline-debugger

Fetch GitLab CI/CD pipeline and job statuses via the GitLab API.

36|76|Updated Dec 3, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #devops #ci/cd #troubleshooting #pipeline #debugger #gitlab

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/opendatahub-io/ai-helpers --skill pipeline-debugger

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Skill: pipeline-debugger
Source: https://github.com/opendatahub-io/ai-helpers/tree/main/claude-plugins/gitlab/skills/pipeline-debugger
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/opendatahub-io/ai-helpers --skill pipeline-debugger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-gitlab, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Debugging failing GitLab CI/CD pipelines can be a time-consuming process, requiring manual navigation through logs and statuses. This Skill streamlines the investigation, helping you quickly pinpoint and resolve issues, reducing downtime and accelerating development cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pipeline Status Check: Instantly get the status of all jobs grouped by stage for your current branch's merge request pipeline.
Job Log Retrieval: Fetch and display detailed logs for any specific CI job to identify root causes of failures.
Automated Troubleshooting: Analyze job logs to suggest potential fixes for common CI failures, leveraging AI insights.
Branch-Specific Analysis: Easily check pipeline status for any specified branch, not just the current one, enhancing flexibility.
Use Case: Your merge request pipeline failed, and you need to understand why. Instead of manually browsing GitLab, you can ask Claude, "Debug the CI pipeline for my current branch and show me the logs for the 'build-frontend' job."

Quick Start

Check the GitLab CI pipeline status for my current branch.

Frequently Asked Questions about pipeline-debugger

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I debug a failing GitLab CI/CD pipeline?▼

Debug GitLab CI/CD pipelines by fetching pipeline status and job logs through the GitLab API. This Skill retrieves all jobs grouped by stage for your current or specified branch, displays their statuses, and retrieves detailed logs for individual failed jobs to identify root causes quickly.

Can I check pipeline status for a specific branch without switching to it?▼

Yes. This Skill analyzes pipelines for any specified branch, not just your current one. You can check pipeline status and view job logs for any branch's merge request pipeline by providing the branch name.

What do I need to use this Skill to debug GitLab pipelines?▼

You need a Git repository with a configured GitLab remote and authentication via GITLAB_TOKEN environment variable or netrc file. The Skill uses the GitLab API to fetch pipeline and job data, so network access to your GitLab instance is required.

How does this Skill help troubleshoot CI job failures?▼

This Skill retrieves full job logs and uses AI analysis to suggest potential fixes for common CI failures. It automatically identifies which stage and job failed, displays the complete log output, and provides troubleshooting recommendations to accelerate resolution.

Does this work with merge request pipelines?▼

Yes. This Skill specializes in debugging merge request pipelines by fetching pipeline status and job details through the GitLab API. It groups jobs by stage and displays their statuses to help you quickly identify failed jobs in your MR pipeline.