GitHub Actions to GitLab CI Converter
Convert GitHub Actions workflows into clean, idiomatic GitLab CI pipelines instantly in your browser.
At a glance
GitHub Actions to GitLab CI Converter is a free developer utility that transforms GitHub Actions workflows into idiomatic .gitlab-ci.yml pipeline files. It translates event triggers, runner environments (runs-on), job scripts, environment variables, dependencies (needs), and cache definitions into GitLab syntax completely client-side in browser memory with zero network dependencies.
100% Client-Side GitHub Actions to GitLab CI Converter
Zero Server UploadsTransform GitHub Actions workflow YAML files into clean, idiomatic .gitlab-ci.yml pipelines directly in browser memory without sending private CI scripts to third-party servers.
Why Use This GitHub Actions to GitLab CI Converter?
How to Use GitHub Actions to GitLab CI Converter
Input Workflow YAML
Paste your GitHub Actions workflow YAML file (.github/workflows/*.yml) or load one of our quick presets.
Configure Pipeline Options
Select whether to omit redundant checkout steps, generate stages arrays, or set custom runner images.
Copy or Download .gitlab-ci.yml
Copy the generated GitLab CI YAML or download it directly to your repository.
Converting GitHub Actions Workflow to GitLab CI Pipeline
Demonstrates converting a GitHub Actions test workflow into an idiomatic GitLab CI pipeline with automatic trigger rules and script extraction.
name: CI
on: [push]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- run: npm test
stages:
- test
test:
stage: test
image: ubuntu:latest
rules:
- if: $CI_PIPELINE_SOURCE == "push"
script:
- npm test
Technical Specifications & Engine Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Formats | YAML, YML, TEXT → YAML, YML, TEXT |
| Execution Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (client) |
| Browser Requirements | Modern browser with JavaScript enabled. |
| Performance Constraints | 100% Client-Side. Runs locally in browser JavaScript memory. |
100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
All workflow YAML parsing and GitLab CI pipeline generation execute client-side in browser memory. Zero CI/CD script data leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool upload my GitHub Actions workflow files?
Why are actions/checkout steps skipped?
How are GitHub Actions triggers mapped to GitLab CI?
Can it translate job dependencies (needs)?
Methodology
This tool runs entirely in your browser. The example above shows a representative input and the result it produces.
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