diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b197b3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# todo: spin our own image
+image: jamwaffles/circleci-embedded-graphics:1.40.0-3
+
+stages:
+  - build
+  - test
+
+build:
+  stage: build
+  script:
+    - cargo build
+
+test:
+  stage: test
+  script:
+    - cargo test
\ No newline at end of file