---
title: "GitLab CI Template Library"
description: "Creates reusable GitLab CI/CD template libraries using include:template and extends keywords. Manages pipeline configurations with rules:changes path filtering, needs DAG dependencies, and Auto DevOps customization via CI/CD variables."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "MCP"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "gitlabhq/gitlabhq"
  github_stars: 24298
---

# GitLab CI Template Library

Creates reusable GitLab CI/CD template libraries using include:template and extends keywords. Manages pipeline configurations with rules:changes path filtering, needs DAG dependencies, and Auto DevOps customization via CI/CD variables.

## 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-template-library/)