FAQ: A Clean Lint Is Not a Rules Trace

Users often mistake a clean lint or a suggested YAML rewrite for a guaranteed pipeline success. A clean parse does not reflect creation-time decisions or runner results, as tools only analyze provided files rather than the actual pipeline event. Similarly, free models and servers cannot account for GitLab project configurations, protected variables, or runner settings. Relying on these shortcuts leads to merging unexplained skips because a polished vibe is not a functional pipeline contract.