Get a pipeline in CircleCI

For CircleCI, this manual workflow triggers an automated process to retrieve a pipeline, streamlining integration and enhancing project management efficiency.

7/8/2025
2 nodes
Simple
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple WorkflowTechnical Infrastructure & DevOps
Integrations:
CircleCi

Target Audience

  • Developers looking to automate their CI/CD processes with CircleCI.
    - DevOps Engineers who want to streamline deployment workflows.
    - Project Managers who need to trigger builds manually for specific releases or testing.
    - QA Engineers who require a manual trigger for testing pipelines before production deployment.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow addresses the need for a simple and effective way to manually trigger a pipeline in CircleCI. It eliminates the need for complex configurations and allows users to initiate builds on demand, ensuring that deployments can be controlled and monitored effectively.

    Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks the 'execute' button, initiating the process.
    2. CircleCI Node Execution: Upon triggering, the workflow sends a request to the CircleCI node, which is configured to interact with a specific project in CircleCI.
    3. Pipeline Execution: The CircleCI node executes the build pipeline based on the provided configurations such as vcs and projectSlug, allowing for seamless integration with the CircleCI platform.

    • Customization Guide

  • Change Project Configuration: Update the projectSlug parameter to point to your specific CircleCI project.
    - Adjust VCS Settings: Modify the vcs parameter to align with your version control system (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket).
    - Add Notifications: Integrate additional nodes for notifications (e.g., Slack, Email) to inform team members about the pipeline status.
    - Enhance Security: Ensure that the circleCiApi credentials are securely stored and updated as needed.