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How do I fix GitLab CI/CD pipeline "no runner was found with the specified tags" errors?

Errors stating "No runner was found with the specified tags" may appear in GitLab CI/CD pipelines if no runners are available that match the given tags or if there are problems with runner configuration. Here are some actions you can take to solve this problem:

Step 1: Check Runner Tags​

The runner identifiers listed in the .gitlab-ci.yml file must be verified first. Verify that the tags correspond to the runner setup and are accurate. In the GitLab web interface, go to Settings > CI/CD > Runners to verify the runner configuration.

Make sure the runners have tags that match them and that the tags are spelled properly.

Step 2: Check Runner Status​

The next step is to verify the runner status if there are no problems with the runner tags. To run jobs, make sure the runner is online and accessible. By going to Settings > CI/CD > Runners and searching for the runner in the list, you can verify the status of the runner in the GitLab web interface.

Step 3: Check Runner Configuration​

Checking the runner configuration comes next if it is live and accessible. Check that the runner is set up properly and that the tags in the .gitlab-ci.yml file correspond to the configuration of the runner.

In the GitLab web interface, go to Settings > CI/CD > Runners and search for the runner in the list to verify the runner configuration. Make sure the categories listed in the runner's tag list match those in the .gitlab-ci.yml file.

Step 4: Check Runner Logs​

The runner logs can provide more details if the aforementioned procedures do not solve the problem. Finding the issue's primary source can be assisted by the logs.

Observe any error messages or stack traces that might point to the problem's root cause.

Summary​

"No runner was found with the specified tags" errors in GitLab CI/CD pipelines can be brought on by errors with the runner logs, runner configuration, or incorrect runner tags. You can resolve the problem and make sure your system runs without a hitch by taking the steps listed above.