---
title: "GitLab CI Pipeline Cost Estimator"
description: "Estimates CI/CD pipeline costs by querying the GitLab REST API v4 for job durations, runner types, and compute minutes. Maps shared vs self-hosted runner usage against GitLab pricing tiers."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "gitlabhq/gitlabhq"
  github_stars: 24298
---

# GitLab CI Pipeline Cost Estimator

Estimates CI/CD pipeline costs by querying the GitLab REST API v4 for job durations, runner types, and compute minutes. Maps shared vs self-hosted runner usage against GitLab pricing tiers.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/gitlab-ci-pipeline-cost-estimator/)