diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr.yml b/.github/workflows/pr.yml
index a15ef4d..432cb0d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pr.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@ jobs:
     - run: action-validator ./action.yml
     - run: action-validator ./.github/workflows/*
 
+  validate-gitlab-template:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v5
+    - uses: mikefarah/yq@v4.47.1
+      with:
+        cmd: yq e --exit-status ./gitlab/runway-complete.yml
+
   custom-controller-login:
     if: ${{ github.actor != 'dependabot[bot]' }}
     needs:
diff --git a/gitlab/README.md b/gitlab/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..21deecd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gitlab/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+# Runway GitLab CI Template
+
+This template provides complete Runway CLI setup functionality for GitLab CI/CD pipelines, equivalent to the GitHub Action version.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. Include the template in your `.gitlab-ci.yml`:
+
+```yaml
+include:
+  - remote: 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/setup-runway/main/gitlab/runway-complete.yml'
+
+deploy:
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: $RUNWAY_USER
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: $RUNWAY_PASS
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy
+```
+
+2. Set required CI/CD variables in your GitLab project:
+   - `RUNWAY_USER`: Your runway username
+   - `RUNWAY_PASS`: Your runway password
+
+## Configuration Variables
+
+### Required Variables
+
+| Variable | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `RUNWAY_USERNAME` | Runway account username |
+| `RUNWAY_PASSWORD` | Runway account password |
+
+### Optional Variables
+
+| Variable | Description | Default |
+|----------|-------------|---------|
+| `RUNWAY_APPLICATION` | Runway application name | `""` |
+| `RUNWAY_VERSION` | Runway CLI version | `"latest"` |
+| `RUNWAY_LOG_LEVEL` | Log level: debug, info, warn, error | `"error"` |
+| `RUNWAY_CONTROLLER_URL` | Custom controller URL | `""` |
+| `RUNWAY_ADD_KEY` | Import SSH key: "true" or "false" | `"false"` |
+| `RUNWAY_SETUP_SSH` | Setup SSH agent: "true" or "false" | `"false"` |
+| `RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY` | SSH private key content | `""` |
+| `RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY` | SSH public key content | `""` |
+| `RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION` | SSH public key file path | `"~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub"` |
+| `RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION` | SSH private key file path | `"~/.ssh/id_rsa"` |
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+Please note that any deployment requires your SSH key. But you can set them up yourself if you don't want us to paste them into place and set permissions.
+
+### Basic Example
+
+```yaml
+include:
+  - remote: 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/setup-runway/main/gitlab/runway-complete.yml'
+
+deploy:
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: $RUNWAY_USER
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: $RUNWAY_PASS
+  script:
+    - runway app ls
+  rules:
+    - if: $CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == $CI_DEFAULT_BRANCH
+```
+
+### Deployment (including SSH Setup)
+
+```yaml
+include:
+  - remote: 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/setup-runway/main/gitlab/runway-complete.yml'
+
+deploy:
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: $RUNWAY_USER
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: $RUNWAY_PASS
+    RUNWAY_APPLICATION: "my-app"
+    RUNWAY_SETUP_SSH: "true"
+    RUNWAY_ADD_KEY: "true"
+    RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY: $SSH_PRIVATE_KEY
+    RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY: $SSH_PUBLIC_KEY
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy -a $RUNWAY_APPLICATION
+```
+
+### Multi-Stage Pipeline
+
+```yaml
+include:
+  - remote: 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/setup-runway/main/gitlab/runway-complete.yml'
+
+stages:
+  - deploy-staging
+  - deploy-production
+
+deploy-staging:
+  stage: deploy-staging
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: $RUNWAY_USER
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: $RUNWAY_PASS
+    RUNWAY_APPLICATION: "my-app-staging"
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy -a my-app-staging
+  rules:
+    - if: $CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == "develop"
+
+deploy-production:
+  stage: deploy-production
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: $RUNWAY_USER
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: $RUNWAY_PASS
+    RUNWAY_APPLICATION: "my-app-prod"
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy -a my-app-prod
+  rules:
+    - if: $CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == $CI_DEFAULT_BRANCH
+  when: manual
+```
+
+## Setting Up CI/CD Variables
+
+1. Go to your GitLab project
+2. Navigate to Settings → CI/CD → Variables
+3. Add the required variables:
+   - `RUNWAY_USER` (Type: Variable, Masked: Yes)
+   - `RUNWAY_PASS` (Type: Variable, Masked: Yes)
+   - `SSH_PRIVATE_KEY` (Type: File, Masked: Yes)
+   - `SSH_PUBLIC_KEY` (Type: Variable)
+
+## Features
+
+This template provides the same functionality as the GitHub Action:
+
+✅ **CLI Installation**: Downloads and installs runway CLI  
+✅ **Authentication**: Logs into runway with credentials  
+✅ **Architecture Detection**: Supports x86_64/amd64 and ARM64 runners  
+✅ **SSH Key Management**: Optionally sets up SSH keys  
+✅ **Application Management**: Creates or connects to runway applications  
+✅ **SSH Agent Setup**: Configures SSH agent for deployments  
+✅ **Custom Controllers**: Support for enterprise/testing environments  
+✅ **Version Control**: Specify exact runway CLI versions  
+
+## Architecture Support
+
+The template automatically detects runner architecture:
+
+- `x86_64` → `amd64` (Intel/AMD 64-bit)
+- `aarch64` → `arm64` (Linux ARM64)  
+- `arm64` → `arm64` (macOS ARM64)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Binary Installation Issues
+
+If the runway binary can't be moved to `/usr/local/bin`, the template will try `~/bin` or place it in the current directory. Ensure your GitLab runner has appropriate permissions or add the current directory to PATH:
+
+```yaml
+script:
+  - export PATH="$PWD:$PATH"
+  - runway app deploy
+```
+
+### SSH Issues
+
+Ensure your SSH keys are properly formatted in GitLab CI/CD variables:
+
+ - Private key should include `-----BEGIN` and `-----END` lines
+ - Public key should be a single line
+
+### Permission Errors
+
+The template sets proper permissions (0600) on SSH key files automatically.
+
+## Contributing
+
+This template mirrors the functionality of the GitHub Action in `action.yml`. When updating, ensure both remain in sync.
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diff --git a/gitlab/runway-complete.yml b/gitlab/runway-complete.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c2c4470
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gitlab/runway-complete.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+# Runway Setup Template for GitLab CI
+# Provides complete runway CLI setup functionality
+# Usage: include this file and extend .runway-setup in your jobs
+
+.runway-setup:
+  variables:
+    # Required variables (must be set by user)
+    RUNWAY_USERNAME: ""
+    RUNWAY_PASSWORD: ""
+    
+    # Optional variables with defaults
+    RUNWAY_APPLICATION: ""
+    RUNWAY_VERSION: "latest"
+    RUNWAY_LOG_LEVEL: "error"
+    RUNWAY_CONTROLLER_URL: ""
+    RUNWAY_ADD_KEY: "false"
+    RUNWAY_SETUP_SSH: "false"
+    RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY: ""
+    RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY: ""
+    RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION: "~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub"
+    RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION: "~/.ssh/id_rsa"
+  
+  before_script:
+    # Set custom controller if provided
+    - |
+      if [ -n "$RUNWAY_CONTROLLER_URL" ]; then
+        export RUNWAY_CONTROLLER="$RUNWAY_CONTROLLER_URL"
+        echo "✅ Set custom controller: $RUNWAY_CONTROLLER_URL"
+      fi
+    
+    # Setup SSH keys if provided
+    - |
+      if [ -n "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY" ] && [ -n "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY" ]; then
+        mkdir -p ~/.ssh/
+        echo "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY" > "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION"
+        echo "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY" > "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION"
+        chmod 0600 "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION"
+        chmod 0600 "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION"
+        echo "✅ SSH keys added"
+        echo "  - public key in $RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION"
+        echo "  - private key in $RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION"
+      fi
+    
+    # Detect architecture and set RUNWAY_ARCH
+    - |
+      ARCH=$(uname -m)
+      case $ARCH in
+        x86_64) export RUNWAY_ARCH="amd64" ;;
+        aarch64) export RUNWAY_ARCH="arm64" ;;
+        arm64) export RUNWAY_ARCH="arm64" ;;  # macOS ARM
+        *) export RUNWAY_ARCH="$ARCH" ;;
+      esac
+      echo "Detected architecture: $RUNWAY_ARCH"
+    
+    # Install runway CLI
+    - |
+      echo "Installing runway CLI version $RUNWAY_VERSION..."
+      curl \
+        -H 'Cache-Control: no-cache' \
+        "https://download.runway.horse/runway/$RUNWAY_VERSION/runway_linux_${RUNWAY_ARCH}?nocache=$(date +%s)" \
+        -o ./runway \
+        && chmod +x ./runway
+      sudo mv ./runway /usr/local/bin/runway || mv ./runway ~/bin/runway || echo "Warning: runway binary placed in current directory"
+    
+    # Configure runway environment
+    - |
+      export RUNWAY_NONINTERACTIVE=true
+      export RUNWAY_LOGLEVEL="$RUNWAY_LOG_LEVEL"
+      export RUNWAY_OUTPUT=quiet
+    
+    # Verify installation
+    - |
+      runway -v
+      echo "✅ Installed Runway CLI"
+    
+    # Login to runway
+    - |
+      if [ -z "$RUNWAY_USERNAME" ] || [ -z "$RUNWAY_PASSWORD" ]; then
+        echo "❌ Error: RUNWAY_USERNAME and RUNWAY_PASSWORD must be set"
+        exit 1
+      fi
+      runway login -u "$RUNWAY_USERNAME" -p "$RUNWAY_PASSWORD"
+      echo "✅ Logged in successfully"
+    
+    # Import SSH key if requested
+    - |
+      if [ "$RUNWAY_ADD_KEY" = "true" ]; then
+        runway key create "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY_LOCATION"
+        echo "✅ Imported SSH key"
+      fi
+    
+    # Setup or create application if specified
+    - |
+      if [ -n "$RUNWAY_APPLICATION" ]; then
+        if runway app show -a "$RUNWAY_APPLICATION" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+          runway gitremote -a "$RUNWAY_APPLICATION"
+          echo "✅ Attached to application: $RUNWAY_APPLICATION"
+        else
+          echo "Application does not exist, creating..."
+          runway app create -a "$RUNWAY_APPLICATION"
+          echo "✅ Created new application: $RUNWAY_APPLICATION"
+        fi
+      fi
+    
+    # Setup SSH agent if requested or if keys provided
+    - |
+      if [ "$RUNWAY_SETUP_SSH" = "true" ] || ([ -n "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY" ] && [ -n "$RUNWAY_PUBLIC_KEY" ]); then
+        export SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/ssh_agent.sock
+        ssh-keyscan -p 2222 deploy.runway.horse >> ~/.ssh/known_hosts 2>/dev/null || true
+        ssh-agent -a $SSH_AUTH_SOCK > /dev/null
+        ssh-add "$RUNWAY_PRIVATE_KEY_LOCATION"
+        echo "✅ SSH setup complete"
+      fi
+    
+    - echo "🚀 Runway setup complete! Ready to deploy! 🤘"
+
+# Example jobs showing different usage patterns
+
+.runway-deploy-example:
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy
+  rules:
+    - if: $CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == $CI_DEFAULT_BRANCH
+
+.runway-with-ssh-example:  
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_SETUP_SSH: "true"
+    RUNWAY_ADD_KEY: "true"
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy
+
+.runway-with-app-example:
+  extends: .runway-setup
+  variables:
+    RUNWAY_APPLICATION: "my-app"
+  script:
+    - runway app deploy -a $RUNWAY_APPLICATION
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