Agent skill

Building Cicd Pipelines

by jeremylongshore in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace

Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD.

MITAuto-check passedDevOps & Cloud

Install Building Cicd Pipelines

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill building-cicd-pipelines -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace building-cicd-pipelines --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/.curated/building-cicd-pipelines .claude/skills/building-cicd-pipelines && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
building-cicd-pipelines
GitHub stars
2.8k
Token cost
~1.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
454 words
Files
4 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
3,342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD.

  • Works in 10 steps: Scan the project for existing CI/CD… → Identify the application stack:… → Define pipeline stages: lint -> test ->… → …
  • You need to work with deployment and CI/CD
  • SKILL.md covers Current State, Overview, Prerequisites and Instructions, plus 4 more sections
  • Calls npm, go and docker

What it does

Building Cicd Pipelines is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD. This skill provides deployment automation and pipeline orchestration with comprehensive guidance and automation. Trigger with phrases like "deploy application", "create pipeline", or "automate deployment".

Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 6 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/README.md`, `references/README.md` and `scripts/README.md`). Compatibility notes: Designed for Claude Code

It sits in DevOps & Cloud, covering CI/CD and Deployment. It works with GitLab, GitHub Actions and Jenkins. The repository describes itself as: Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • You need to work with deployment and CI/CD
  • With phrases like deploy application
  • Create pipeline
  • Automate deployment

Example prompts

  • “deploy application”
  • “create pipeline”
  • “automate deployment”
  • “/building-cicd-pipelines”

Requirements

  • Python 3
  • Node.js
  • Docker
  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code
  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Bash(git:*), Bash(docker:*), Bash(kubectl:*)

Workflow steps

10 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Scan the project for existing CI/CD configuration files (.github/workflows/, .gitlab-ci.yml, Jenkinsfile, .circleci/config.yml)
  2. Identify the application stack: language, framework, test runner, package manager, and deployment target
  3. Define pipeline stages: lint -> test -> build -> security-scan -> deploy-staging -> integration-test -> deploy-production
  4. Generate the pipeline configuration file with appropriate triggers (push to main, PR events, tags)
  5. Add caching for dependencies (node_modules, .pip-cache, Go modules) to reduce build times
  6. Configure matrix builds for multiple language versions or OS targets where appropriate
  7. Add secret references for deployment credentials, container registry tokens, and API keys (never hardcode)
  8. Implement deployment gates: manual approval for production, automated rollback on health check failure
  9. Add status badges and notifications (Slack, email) for build results
  10. Validate the pipeline syntax using platform-specific tools (actionlint, gitlab-ci-lint)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit cfae287. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit
    • Grep
    • Glob
    • Bash(git:*)
    • Bash(docker:*)
    • Bash(kubectl:*)

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/, which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • npm
    • go
    • docker

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • docs.github.com
    • docs.gitlab.com
    • jenkins.io
    • martinfowler.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Designed for Claude Code

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Building Cicd Pipelines loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~1.1k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 73 tokens; SKILL.md has 454 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~73
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~1.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace at commit cfae287, republished under its MIT licence (© jeremylongshore). 454 words, ~1,113 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/building-cicd-pipelines/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
building-cicd-pipelines
description
Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD. This skill provides deployment automation and pipeline orchestration with comprehensive guidance and automation. Trigger with phrases like "deploy application", "create pipeline", or "automate deployment".
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Bash(git:*), Bash(docker:*), Bash(kubectl:*)
compatibility
Designed for Claude Code
version
1.24.0
author
Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
license
MIT
tags
devops, deployment, ci-cd

Building CI/CD Pipelines

Current State

!ls .github/workflows/*.yml .gitlab-ci.yml Jenkinsfile .circleci/config.yml 2>/dev/null || echo 'No CI/CD config found'

Overview

Generate CI/CD pipeline configurations for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, and Azure DevOps. Produce multi-stage workflows covering linting, testing, building container images, security scanning, and deploying to staging/production with proper gating and rollback mechanisms.

Prerequisites

  • Git repository hosted on a supported platform (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
  • Container runtime (Docker) if building images
  • Target deployment environment credentials configured as pipeline secrets
  • Test suite that can run headlessly (npm test, pytest, go test, etc.)
  • Understanding of branching strategy (trunk-based, GitFlow, or environment branches)

Instructions

  1. Scan the project for existing CI/CD configuration files (.github/workflows/, .gitlab-ci.yml, Jenkinsfile, .circleci/config.yml)
  2. Identify the application stack: language, framework, test runner, package manager, and deployment target
  3. Define pipeline stages: lint -> test -> build -> security-scan -> deploy-staging -> integration-test -> deploy-production
  4. Generate the pipeline configuration file with appropriate triggers (push to main, PR events, tags)
  5. Add caching for dependencies (node_modules, .pip-cache, Go modules) to reduce build times
  6. Configure matrix builds for multiple language versions or OS targets where appropriate
  7. Add secret references for deployment credentials, container registry tokens, and API keys (never hardcode)
  8. Implement deployment gates: manual approval for production, automated rollback on health check failure
  9. Add status badges and notifications (Slack, email) for build results
  10. Validate the pipeline syntax using platform-specific tools (actionlint, gitlab-ci-lint)

Output

  • Pipeline configuration files (.github/workflows/*.yml, .gitlab-ci.yml, Jenkinsfile)
  • Dockerfile for container builds (multi-stage, minimal base image)
  • Deployment scripts or Kubernetes manifests referenced by the pipeline
  • Environment-specific variable files for staging vs. production
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Error Handling

ErrorCauseSolution
Pipeline triggered but no jobs runTrigger conditions (paths, branches) do not matchReview on: / only: / rules: filters and verify branch names
Docker build failed: layer cache missCache key changed or cache storage expiredUse content-based cache keys (hashFiles('**/package-lock.json')) and verify cache backend
Secret not foundSecret name mismatch or not set in pipeline settingsCheck secret names match exactly (case-sensitive) in repository/project settings
Deploy failed: unauthorizedExpired or incorrect deployment credentialsRotate credentials, update pipeline secrets, and verify IAM role/service account permissions
Tests pass locally but fail in CIEnvironment differences (OS, node version, timezone)Pin runtime versions in pipeline config; use matrix to test across environments

Examples

  • "Create a GitHub Actions workflow for a Node.js app: lint with ESLint, test with Jest, build Docker image, push to ECR, deploy to EKS staging on PR merge."
  • "Generate a GitLab CI pipeline with parallel test jobs, SAST scanning, and manual production deployment gate."
  • "Build a Jenkins pipeline that runs Python tests in a Docker agent, publishes coverage to SonarQube, and deploys via Terraform."

Resources

© jeremylongshore, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/.curated/building-cicd-pipelines of jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.

  • SKILL.md
  • assets/README.md
  • references/README.md
  • scripts/README.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit cfae287

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Questions about Building Cicd Pipelines

What does Building Cicd Pipelines do?

Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD. Building Cicd Pipelines is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Execute use when you need to work with deployment and CI/CD.

When should I use Building Cicd Pipelines?

Building Cicd Pipelines fits situations like: you need to work with deployment and CI/CD; with phrases like deploy application; create pipeline; automate deployment.

How do I install Building Cicd Pipelines in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill building-cicd-pipelines -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/building-cicd-pipelines in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .claude/skills/building-cicd-pipelines in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Building Cicd Pipelines in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill building-cicd-pipelines -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/building-cicd-pipelines in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .agents/skills/building-cicd-pipelines in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Building Cicd Pipelines in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill building-cicd-pipelines -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/building-cicd-pipelines, .gemini/skills/building-cicd-pipelines, .github/skills/building-cicd-pipelines and .opencode/skills/building-cicd-pipelines in your project.

What does Building Cicd Pipelines need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Building Cicd Pipelines needs the command-line tools its instructions call (npm, go and docker). Our summary lists: Python 3; Node.js; Docker. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Bash(git:*), Bash(docker:*), Bash(kubectl:*). Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code.

Does Building Cicd Pipelines access the network?

SKILL.md names 4 domains. As links in the text: docs.github.com, docs.gitlab.com, jenkins.io and martinfowler.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Building Cicd Pipelines safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Building Cicd Pipelines use?

Building Cicd Pipelines is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Building Cicd Pipelines use?

About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 17 tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Building Cicd Pipelines?

jeremylongshore (a GitHub user) maintains it in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace, which has 2,827 GitHub stars. The repository holds 3,342 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.