CI/CD Pipeline Generator
Generate CI/CD pipeline configurations for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI. Visually configure build, test, lint, deploy steps. Export ready-to-commit YAML workflows.
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What is CI/CD Pipeline Generator?
The CI/CD Pipeline Generator is a free online tool that creates ready-to-commit workflow files for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI. Configure your pipeline visually — pick a runtime, toggle build/test/deploy steps, and export valid YAML.
Key Benefits
- Eliminates YAML syntax errors and indentation issues
- One config generates both GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
- Auto-fills correct commands for Node.js, Python, Go, and Java
- Toggles for Docker build, K8s deploy, and Slack notifications
- Exports files you can commit directly to your repository
Common Use Cases
- •Setting up CI/CD for a new project
- •Migrating between GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
- •Learning CI/CD pipeline structure
- •Standardizing workflow templates across teams
- •Prototyping pipelines before customization
How to Use CI/CD Pipeline Generator
- Choose platform: Select GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
- Configure pipeline: Set the pipeline name, branches, runner image, and runtime (Node.js, Python, Go, Java).
- Toggle steps: Enable or disable steps: setup, install, lint, test, build, docker, deploy, slack.
- Commit: Copy or download the YAML and commit it to .github/workflows/ (GitHub) or as .gitlab-ci.yml (GitLab).
Key Features
- Dual platform support: GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
- 5 runtimes: Node.js, Python, Go, Java, and Generic (make)
- 8 pipeline steps: setup, install, lint, test, build, docker, deploy, slack
- Auto-fills correct commands per runtime (npm ci, pip install, etc.)
- Configurable triggers: push, pull request, with branch filters
- Valid YAML output — commit directly to your repository
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CI/CD?
CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment) is a practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and deployed. CI merges code frequently and runs tests. CD automates release to staging or production.
GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI — which should I use?
If your code is on GitHub, use GitHub Actions — it integrates natively. If your code is on GitLab, use GitLab CI. Both support Docker, matrix builds, and deployment. This tool generates YAML for both from one config.
Where do I put the workflow file?
For GitHub Actions, place it in .github/workflows/ (e.g., .github/workflows/ci.yml). For GitLab CI, place it as .gitlab-ci.yml in the repository root.
How do I add secrets like API keys?
In GitHub, go to Settings > Secrets and variables > Actions. In GitLab, go to Settings > CI/CD > Variables. Reference them in YAML as ${{ secrets.NAME }} (GitHub) or $VARIABLE (GitLab).