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o use GitLab runner for Pega imports, you can leverage the prpcServiceUtils tool, similar to how you would in a Jenkins pipeline. You can create a GitLab CI/CD pipeline and use GitLab runner to execute the jobs.

In terms of pitfalls and pointers, here are a few to consider:

1. Ensure that the GitLab runner has access to the prpcServiceUtils tool and all its dependencies.
2. Make sure to handle error conditions in your pipeline scripts. The prpcServiceUtils tool returns specific exit codes for different types of errors, which can be used to control the flow of your pipeline.
3. If your Pega Platform and GitLab runner are not on the same network, ensure that the necessary firewall rules and routing are in place for the runner to be able to reach the Pega Platform.
4. Keep your pipeline scripts as simple as possible and make use of GitLab's built-in features for handling common tasks, such as artifact management and caching.

Please note that while the prpcServiceUtils tool is designed to be used with any CI/CD tool that can run command-line scripts, there may be specific nuances or features of GitLab runner that are not directly supported by the tool.

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