GitLab CI Generator
Generate a .gitlab-ci.yml for common build, test, and deploy pipelines.
Choose a scenario and this tool generates a starting .gitlab-ci.yml with sensible stages for your stack.
Review runner tags and image versions for your GitLab instance before relying on this in production.
Review runner tags, image versions, and deployment steps for your specific GitLab setup before relying on this in production.
What Is GitLab CI?
GitLab CI/CD runs automated pipelines defined in a .gitlab-ci.yml file at your repository root - typically organized into stages like build, test, and deploy, each containing one or more jobs that run on a GitLab Runner.
Why Use This Tool?
Getting the stage/job structure and image references right in a new .gitlab-ci.yml takes some GitLab-specific knowledge. This tool provides a working starting template for common stacks so you're editing rather than starting from a blank file.
How to Use It
- Choose a scenario: Node.js, PHP/Laravel, Python, or Docker.
- Adjust the available options.
- Copy the generated YAML into a
.gitlab-ci.ymlfile at your repository root.
Limitations
This is a common-pattern starting template, not a guarantee of compatibility with your specific GitLab Runner configuration or a production-ready pipeline without review.