gitops-workflow
Complete guide to implementing GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and Flux for automated Kubernetes deployments.
GitOps Workflow
Complete guide to implementing GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and Flux for automated Kubernetes deployments.
Purpose
Implement declarative, Git-based continuous delivery for Kubernetes using ArgoCD or Flux CD, following OpenGitOps principles.
Use this skill when
- Set up GitOps for Kubernetes clusters
- Automate application deployments from Git
- Implement progressive delivery strategies
- Manage multi-cluster deployments
- Configure automated sync policies
- Set up secret management in GitOps
Do not use this skill when
- You need a one-off manual deployment
- You cannot manage cluster access or repo permissions
- You are not deploying to Kubernetes
Instructions
- Define repo layout and desired-state conventions.
- Install ArgoCD or Flux and connect clusters.
- Configure sync policies, environments, and promotion flow.
- Validate rollbacks and secret handling.
Safety
- Avoid auto-sync to production without approvals.
- Keep secrets out of Git and use sealed or external secret managers.
OpenGitOps Principles
- Declarative - Entire system described declaratively
- Versioned and Immutable - Desired state stored in Git
- Pulled Automatically - Software agents pull desired state
- Continuously Reconciled - Agents reconcile actual vs desired state
ArgoCD Setup
1. Installation
# Create namespace
Subscribers only
The full skill, its 3 bundled files and every download is included with every paid Complete AI plan.
Details
| Source | community |
|---|---|
| License | — |
| Risk label | critical ("critical" means the skill may run commands or touch files — read before use) |
| Files | SKILL.md, references/argocd-setup.md, references/sync-policies.md |
| Added | 2026-02-27 |
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