# Buildkite Pipelines

> Write/optimize .buildkite/pipeline.yml

**Subcategory:** Buildkite  
**License:** MIT  
**Source:** https://github.com/buildkite/skills/blob/main/skills/buildkite-pipelines/SKILL.md

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## When it is useful

Write/optimize .buildkite/pipeline.yml (steps, matrix, plugins, dynamic pipelines).

## The Catch

Vendor lock to Buildkite YAML, not GHA. False-fires on generic write-a-pipeline. Distinct from n8n / Trigger.dev durable jobs. Free plan $0 verified (5 users, 10 concurrent, 2k Linux vCPU-min/mo).