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run-pipeline

Automate discovery, triggering, monitoring, and control of Harness pipeline executions via MCP tools.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to automate discovery, triggering, monitoring, and control of Harness pipeline executions via MCP, reducing manual operations and speeding up release cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover pipelines and list details using MCP tools
  • Trigger runs with required inputs, monitor progress, handle approvals, retry failed runs, and abort stalled executions
  • Retrieve status and logs to inform deployment decisions and post-run analysis

Quick Start

Trigger the ci-pipeline named in your prompt with the required inputs and monitor the execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about run-pipeline

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate triggering and monitoring Harness pipeline executions?▼

You can automate triggering and monitoring Harness pipeline executions by using MCP tools to discover pipelines, execute runs with required inputs, and retrieve structured status details for deployment analysis.

Can I handle pipeline approvals and retry failed deployments via MCP?▼

Yes, you can handle pipeline approvals, retry failed deployments, and abort stalled executions directly via MCP tools, applying execution control flows to manage Harness pipeline runs programmatically.

What is needed to start running Harness pipelines through MCP?▼

To run Harness pipelines through MCP, you need the Harness MCP v2 server configured in your environment to enable automated discovery, execution, and monitoring of pipeline runs with structured results.

How do I find available pipelines and list their execution details?▼

You can find available pipelines and list their execution details using MCP automation tools designed to discover Harness pipelines and return structured data on execution statuses, logs, and approval flows.

What is the best way to manage stuck or stalled Harness pipeline executions?▼

The best way to manage stuck Harness pipeline executions is to use MCP tools to monitor progress, retrieve logs for diagnosis, and abort stalled executions to regain control of the deployment pipeline.

Does this approach support retrieving logs for post-run deployment analysis?▼

Yes, this approach supports retrieving execution statuses and logs via MCP to inform deployment decisions and provide structured data for post-run analysis of Harness pipeline executions.

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