How do I install the custom gitlab mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN`, `GITLAB_API_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Custom Gitlab MCP Server

Custom GitLab MCP Server implementation

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What is the Custom Gitlab MCP Server?

Custom GitLab MCP Server implementation

What it actually does

A custom implementation of the GitLab MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for integration with Claude and other MCP-compliant AI assistants.

This MCP server provides seamless integration with GitLab repositories, allowing AI assistants to: - Search GitLab repositories - Fetch file contents - Create or update files - Push multiple files in a single commit - Create issues and merge requests - Fork repositories - Create branches

Configuration

Node.js (v14 or higher) - GitLab Personal Access Token with appropriate scopes: - api for full API access - read_api for read-only access - read_repository and write_repository for repository operations

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_repositories	Search for GitLab projects
get_file_contents	Get contents of a file or directory
create_or_update_file	Create or update a single file
push_files	Push multiple files in a single commit
create_repository	Create a new GitLab project
create_issue	Create a new issue
create_merge_request	Create a new merge request
fork_repository	Fork a project
create_branch	Create a new branch

How to install the Custom Gitlab MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/gitlab": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/custom-gitlab-server/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://your-gitlab-instance/api/v4"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js (v14 or higher) - GitLab Personal Access Token with appropriate scopes: - api for full API access - read_api for read-only access - read_repository and write_repository for repository operations

Variable	Description	Required
GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
GITLAB_API_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Custom Gitlab to search repositories.”
“Use Custom Gitlab to get file contents.”
“Use Custom Gitlab to create or update file.”

Frequently asked questions

Custom GitLab MCP Server implementation Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.