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ci-cd-pipeline-builder

Generate pragmatic CI/CD pipelines from detected project stack signals — fast baseline generation, repeatable checks, environment-aware deployment stages. Use when setting up CI for a new project, refactoring existing pipelines, or standardizing deployment workflows across multiple repos.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill ci-cd-pipeline-builder
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ci-cd-pipeline-builder automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

CI/CD Pipeline Builder

Tier: POWERFUL
Category: Engineering
Domain: DevOps / Automation

Overview

Use this skill to generate pragmatic CI/CD pipelines from detected project stack signals, not guesswork. It focuses on fast baseline generation, repeatable checks, and environment-aware deployment stages.

Core Capabilities

  • Detect language/runtime/tooling from repository files
  • Recommend CI stages (lint, test, build, deploy)
  • Generate GitHub Actions or GitLab CI starter pipelines
  • Include caching and matrix strategy based on detected stack
  • Emit machine-readable detection output for automation
  • Keep pipeline logic aligned with project lockfiles and build commands

When to Use

  • Bootstrapping CI for a new repository
  • Replacing brittle copied pipeline files
  • Migrating between GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
  • Auditing whether pipeline steps match actual stack
  • Creating a reproducible baseline before custom hardening

Key Workflows

1. Detect Stack

python3 scripts/stack_detector.py --repo . --format text
python3 scripts/stack_detector.py --repo . --format json > detected-stack.json

Supports input via stdin or --input file for offline analysis payloads.

2. Generate Pipeline From Detection

python3 scripts/pipeline_generator.py \
  --input detected-stack.json \
  --platform github \
  --output .github/workflows/ci.yml \
  --format text

Or end-to-end from repo directly:

python3 scripts/pipeline_generator.py --repo . --platform gitlab --output .gitlab-ci.yml

3. Validate Before Merge

  1. Confirm commands exist in project (test, lint, build).
  2. Run generated pipeline locally where possible.
  3. Ensure required secrets/env vars are documented.
  4. Keep deploy jobs gated by protected branches/environments.

4. Add Deployment Stages Safely

  • Start with CI-only (lint/test/build).
  • Add staging deploy with explicit environment context.
  • Add production deploy with manual gate/approval.
  • Keep rollout/rollback commands explicit and auditable.

Script Interfaces

  • python3 scripts/stack_detector.py --help
    • Detects stack signals from repository files
    • Reads optional JSON input from stdin/--input
  • python3 scripts/pipeline_generator.py --help
    • Generates GitHub/GitLab YAML from detection payload
    • Writes to stdout or --output

References

  • references/pipeline-design-notes.md — common pitfalls, best practices, detection heuristics, generation strategy, platform decision notes, pre-merge validation checklist, and scaling guidance
  • references/github-actions-templates.md
  • references/gitlab-ci-templates.md
  • references/deployment-gates.md
  • README.md

FAQ

What does the ci-cd-pipeline-builder skill do?

Generate pragmatic CI/CD pipelines from detected project stack signals — fast baseline generation, repeatable checks, environment-aware deployment stages. Use when setting up CI for a new project, refactoring existing pipelines, or standardizing deployment workflows across multiple repos.

How do I install ci-cd-pipeline-builder?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill ci-cd-pipeline-builder in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ci-cd-pipeline-builder/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ci-cd-pipeline-builder/ (project).

Which AI agents can use ci-cd-pipeline-builder?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is ci-cd-pipeline-builder safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains ci-cd-pipeline-builder?

It is published by alirezarezvani in alirezarezvani/claude-skills. It has 685 recorded installs.

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