# \#ci

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## [CI/CD Inputs are ignored](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-cd-inputs-are-ignored/135883)

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**Author:** [@AB19841](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/AB19841)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-cd-inputs-are-ignored/135883 "2026-10-29T15:28:10Z")

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Good day everyone, I am experiencing an issue with Gitlab CI/CD Pipeline inputs; for some reason, my submitted entries are ignored and the defaults are taken instead. I have not experienced this issue in the past. Gitla…

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## [Dependency-Scanning marks Vulnerability as resolved, even though it isn't](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/dependency-scanning-marks-vulnerability-as-resolved-even-though-it-isnt/134441)

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**Author:** [@daso](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/daso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/dependency-scanning-marks-vulnerability-as-resolved-even-though-it-isnt/134441 "2026-10-28T18:36:51Z")

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Problem to solve In our GitLab instance, we have to scan every projects’s master branch weekly, so I set up a schedule for nearly every project. It works well, everything as expected…with one exception. There is one vul…

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## [Use a variable for included component version](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/use-a-variable-for-included-component-version/135329)

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**Author:** [@kbrucker](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/kbrucker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/use-a-variable-for-included-component-version/135329 "2026-10-28T00:20:39Z")

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Problem to solve I have a pipeline that includes a component multiple times. I would like to parameterize the component version to use so that instead of: include: -component: example.com/component/path@1 ... -com…

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## [CI/CD pipeline instabilities during rate-limit preview window](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-cd-pipeline-instabilities-during-rate-limit-preview-window/135669)

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**Author:** [@seb-maillard](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/seb-maillard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-cd-pipeline-instabilities-during-rate-limit-preview-window/135669 "2026-10-14T16:57:20Z")

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Problem to solve GitLab recently introduced rate limits that will only apply as of Oct. 19th—and as of January 2027 for Premium and Ultimate subscription plans. However: There will be two preview windows for Free and u…

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## [Gitlab Runners upgrade 19.4](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-runners-upgrade-19-4/135473)

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**Author:** [@akiryu](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/akiryu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-runners-upgrade-19-4/135473 "2026-09-29T15:38:32Z")

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Problem to solve We are running a self-managed GitLab instance and self-hosted GitLab Runners using the Docker executor. After upgrading GitLab Runner from 18.11.1 to 19.4.0, jobs started failing during the preparation …

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## [Job succeeds without executing the script defined inside the ci file](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/job-succeeds-without-executing-the-script-defined-inside-the-ci-file/135360)

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**Author:** [@Ian1996](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/Ian1996)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/job-succeeds-without-executing-the-script-defined-inside-the-ci-file/135360 "2026-09-24T17:15:52Z")

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When I submit a job to the gitlab runner, the job succeeds without executing the scripts inside the Ci file. Im using custom runners hosted at local server. how to resolve this? the script executed one week ago using th…

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## [It's 2023. How do I build multiplatform Docker images in my gitlab.com CI pipeline?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/its-2023-how-do-i-build-multiplatform-docker-images-in-my-gitlab-com-ci-pipeline/83972)

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**Author:** [@matthewadams12](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/matthewadams12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/its-2023-how-do-i-build-multiplatform-docker-images-in-my-gitlab-com-ci-pipeline/83972 "2026-09-04T07:56:06Z")

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I’ve been trying for literally days to build multiplatform Docker images with buildx in my gitlab.com (SaaS, not self-hosted) CI pipelines & totally failing. I’ve searched the interwebs for answers and nothing works. C…

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## [How do I add the GitLab project's artifacts to the release section?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-do-i-add-the-gitlab-projects-artifacts-to-the-release-section/94853)

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**Author:** [@ozgedurgut](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/ozgedurgut)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-do-i-add-the-gitlab-projects-artifacts-to-the-release-section/94853 "2026-08-24T11:13:24Z")

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I have a project and I am converting this project into an exe file. These exe files are also saved in artifacts. I want to keep these artifacts files in the release section to perform version control. default: image:…

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## [How to start a merge pipeline after mark the merge request as ready?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-start-a-merge-pipeline-after-mark-the-merge-request-as-ready/134949)

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**Author:** [@rgaiacs](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/rgaiacs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-start-a-merge-pipeline-after-mark-the-merge-request-as-ready/134949 "2026-08-24T10:55:29Z")

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Hi, I discover the predefined variable CI\_MERGE\_REQUEST\_DRAFT and I want to use it to save resource by only running the merge pipeline when the merge request is ready. The problem that I have at the moment is that afte…

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## [Triggering pipelines in repository B when MR is merged on repository A](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/triggering-pipelines-in-repository-b-when-mr-is-merged-on-repository-a/134850)

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**Author:** [@IslamRustamov](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/IslamRustamov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/triggering-pipelines-in-repository-b-when-mr-is-merged-on-repository-a/134850 "2026-08-14T07:45:52Z")

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Problem to solve I have two repositories: A and B. What I want to do is the next thing: A merge request is merged in repository A Pipelines in merge requests in repository B are retriggered I know how to trigger it wi…

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## [High number of ERROR: Job failed (system failure): context deadline exceeded since 19.1.0](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/high-number-of-error-job-failed-system-failure-context-deadline-exceeded-since-19-1-0/134287)

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**Author:** [@kakawait](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/kakawait)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/high-number-of-error-job-failed-system-failure-context-deadline-exceeded-since-19-1-0/134287 "2026-07-23T10:09:44Z")

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Problem to solve Since last 2 days, after upgrade to 19.1.0. We’re facing large number of fail CI job due to following error ERROR: Job failed (system failure): context deadline exceeded On different project, different…

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## [Ci\_delete\_pipelines\_in\_seconds appears in the metadata while retrieving projects via APIs](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-delete-pipelines-in-seconds-appears-in-the-metadata-while-retrieving-projects-via-apis/118240)

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**Author:** [@ffbld01](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/ffbld01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-delete-pipelines-in-seconds-appears-in-the-metadata-while-retrieving-projects-via-apis/118240 "2026-07-21T14:33:15Z")

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:hugs: Please help fill in this template with all the details to help others help you more efficiently. Use formatting blocks for code, config, logs and ensure to remove sensitive data. Problem to solve While retrieving…

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## [Runner Cache with Docker Executer](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/runner-cache-with-docker-executer/112167)

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**Author:** [@knutve](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/knutve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/runner-cache-with-docker-executer/112167 "2026-07-15T19:08:32Z")

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Problem to solve I can’t seem to wrap my head around how the cache works with the Docker executor. I have looked up and down at the advanced-configuration documentation, but I cant figure out the relationship between th…

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## [GitLab CI skill for ai agents based on official docs](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-ci-skill-for-ai-agents-based-on-official-docs/134526)

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**Author:** [@beeyev](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/beeyev)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-ci-skill-for-ai-agents-based-on-official-docs/134526 "2026-07-15T09:59:59Z")

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I use ai agents as helper I talk to, not for blind vibecoding. One thing I kept noticing is asking agent to write or refactor gitlab ci pipeline, and results are often questionable. It creates a god yaml, outdated keywor…

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## [Orbit Tracer Security Agent - GitLab Duo Agent That Reduces Vulnerability Analysis from 4+ Hours to Minutes](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/orbit-tracer-security-agent-gitlab-duo-agent-that-reduces-vulnerability-analysis-from-4-hours-to-minutes/134341)

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**Author:** [@rajum37](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/rajum37)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/orbit-tracer-security-agent-gitlab-duo-agent-that-reduces-vulnerability-analysis-from-4-hours-to-minutes/134341 "2026-06-24T13:43:49Z")

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Hi GitLab Community! :waving\_hand: I just completed Orbit Tracer Security Agent during the GitLab Transcend Hackathon, and I’d love to share it with the community and get your feedback. The Problem We Solved Security t…

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## [CI Component testing vs. metadata access](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-component-testing-vs-metadata-access/133187)

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**Author:** [@pmhahn](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/pmhahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/ci-component-testing-vs-metadata-access/133187 "2026-06-18T19:21:34Z")

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Problem to solve I have a GitLab CI component, which needs an associated docker image. Currently both template/component-name.yml and the Dockerfile live in the same git repository. I follow best practice and test the co…

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## [Inputs not showing when triggering a new pipeline from UI when using templates](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/inputs-not-showing-when-triggering-a-new-pipeline-from-ui-when-using-templates/134264)

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**Author:** [@sebastian1](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/sebastian1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/inputs-not-showing-when-triggering-a-new-pipeline-from-ui-when-using-templates/134264 "2026-06-18T15:10:16Z")

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Versions Self-managed GitLab.com SaaS Dedicated Self-hosted Runners Versions GitLab: 19.0.0 GitLab Runner: 18.10.0 Problem to solve I am trying to use inputs inside templates. This is how the template is lookin…

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## [What is the difference between default:image and image?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-default-image-and-image/85842)

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**Author:** [@mneiferbag](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/mneiferbag)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-default-image-and-image/85842 "2026-06-17T20:00:35Z")

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I had a look at basic pipelines as they are described in the documentation. The example uses the image keyword at the top level to set the default image. image: alpine However, in the .gitlab-ci.yml keyword reference, …

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## [Vault Token](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/vault-token/70016)

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**Author:** [@Tobeje](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/Tobeje)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/vault-token/70016 "2026-05-29T23:37:21Z")

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Hey Mates, i try to get secrets from vault in my pipeline. We use a self hosted free edition of Gitlab and i was wondering, if maybe this is the problem. I try the following: export VAULT\_TOKEN="$(vault write -field=t…

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## [PowerShell on GitLab CI - shared scripts](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/powershell-on-gitlab-ci-shared-scripts/133923)

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**Author:** [@andrewducker](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/andrewducker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/powershell-on-gitlab-ci-shared-scripts/133923 "2026-05-27T13:31:29Z")

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I have a GitLab CI project set up to run a PowerShell Script that produces a report for the group it’s in. It looks like this: report: script: pwsh --Command ./runme.ps1 pages: true I want to put that yaml/scr…

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## [How to test an entire pipeline locally, that contains jobs with dependencies?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-test-an-entire-pipeline-locally-that-contains-jobs-with-dependencies/50636)

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**Author:** [@tmaric](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/tmaric)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-test-an-entire-pipeline-locally-that-contains-jobs-with-dependencies/50636 "2026-05-25T06:31:04Z")

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Debugging .gitlab-ci.yml locally with jobs that contain dependencies I’m using the GitLab runner to debug locally this .gitlab-ci.yml image: "openfoam-v2012\_ubuntu:focal" stages: - build - run - visualize # -…

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## [Is there a Security Tool for analyze gitlab-ci.yml?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/is-there-a-security-tool-for-analyze-gitlab-ci-yml/132416)

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**Author:** [@glauber.ferreira](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/glauber.ferreira)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/is-there-a-security-tool-for-analyze-gitlab-ci-yml/132416 "2026-05-23T07:22:38Z")

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.gitlab-ci.yml have two keywords that point to Docker images: image and services. Is there any security tool in the GitLab ecosystem that perform container scanning in the Docker images referenced by these two keywords? …

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## [How to provide manual option when a job is failed?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-provide-manual-option-when-a-job-is-failed/71478)

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**Author:** [@uday.reddy3](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/uday.reddy3)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-provide-manual-option-when-a-job-is-failed/71478 "2026-05-08T21:03:44Z")

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I have a pipeline as below. if I keep allow\_failure value true for teardown job, the next job is running directly. If I keep allow\_failure value false for teardown job, the next job is set in a state of skipped, and…

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## [How \`rules:changes\` should work with MR events](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-rules-changes-should-work-with-mr-events/133439)

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**Author:** [@bones](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/bones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-rules-changes-should-work-with-mr-events/133439 "2026-04-29T18:13:37Z")

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Hi everyone! I have: Source branch: feature/A Target branch: main GitLab version: 18.8.5-ee (self-hosted) Job definition: build: stage: build script: - echo “This is build job!” rules: - if: $CI\_PIPELINE…

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## [Is \`artifacts:reports:\[codequality:\]\` affected by \`artifacts:expire\_in:\`?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/is-artifacts-codequality-affected-by-artifacts/133526)

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**Author:** [@pmhahn](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/pmhahn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/is-artifacts-codequality-affected-by-artifacts/133526 "2026-04-18T09:15:44Z")

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I have a GitLab CI/CD pipeline for merge-requests, where jobs use both artifacts:paths: and artifacts:reports:codequality: combined with artifacts:expire\_in:. The trouble-shooting section for Code Quality contains this: …

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## [GitLab CI Windows shared SaaS runner is VERY slow](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-ci-windows-shared-saas-runner-is-very-slow/92409)

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**Author:** [@mbitsnbites](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/mbitsnbites)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/gitlab-ci-windows-shared-saas-runner-is-very-slow/92409 "2026-04-16T22:53:42Z")

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I am migrating one of my projects from GitHub Actions to GitLab CI. One of the jobs in the pipeline builds a full GCC toolchain (binutils + gcc + newlib) for Windows, and this unfortunately takes a while. My current pro…

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## [Pipeline: How to manage dynamic needs?](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/pipeline-how-to-manage-dynamic-needs/133416)

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**Author:** [@loganmzz](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/loganmzz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/pipeline-how-to-manage-dynamic-needs/133416 "2026-04-14T16:09:35Z")

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Problem to solve I’m working on reusable pipelines with minimal maintenance. Target pipeline: flowchart LR BuildStart(Build Start) BuildFoo(Build Foo) BuildBar(Build Bar) BuildAny(Build ...) BuildEnd…

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## [Pipeline Execution Policy seems to accidentally enable merge request pipelines where it shouldn't](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/pipeline-execution-policy-seems-to-accidentally-enable-merge-request-pipelines-where-it-shouldnt/133315)

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**Author:** [@bzhang-obsec](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/bzhang-obsec)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/pipeline-execution-policy-seems-to-accidentally-enable-merge-request-pipelines-where-it-shouldnt/133315 "2026-03-31T07:55:14Z")

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Problem to solve Hi, We are implementing pipeline execution policy (PEP) in the wake of the recent masive supply chain attacks. However, we have most repos that have only branch pipelines enabled, and some repos that ha…

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## [How to get pipeline list of jobs from the pipeline itself](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-get-pipeline-list-of-jobs-from-the-pipeline-itself/133008)

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**Author:** [@marcounetB](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/marcounetB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/how-to-get-pipeline-list-of-jobs-from-the-pipeline-itself/133008 "2026-03-27T10:41:14Z")

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Problem to solve I’m looking for extracting a pipeline list of jobs and stages directly from inside the pipeline to send in a callback. The idea is to reproduce Gitlab’s view here-under: I don’t want to write gitlab-…

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## [Docker logout after CI job crashes](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/docker-logout-after-ci-job-crashes/133170)

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**Author:** [@nicolamori](https://forum.gitlab.com/u/nicolamori)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.gitlab.com/t/docker-logout-after-ci-job-crashes/133170 "2026-03-26T15:07:53Z")

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Problem to solve I have a CI job which builds and pushes a docker image, and another job which builds my software using that image. In the image builder job script I login to the Gitlab docker registry using the job toke…

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