What kind of GitLab features does it support?

It supports core repository features (listing projects, managing branches, merge requests, issues), project settings & integrations (Slack integration, webhooks), CI/CD management (pipeline triggers, variables), and user & group administration.

How do I install and configure the GitLab MCP Server?

You'll need Node.js, npm, and a GitLab API token. Clone the repository, install dependencies, build the server, and then configure your GitLab API token in your AI assistant's MCP settings file. Detailed instructions are in the README.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `GITLAB_API_TOKEN`, `GITLAB_API_URL`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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GitLab MCP Server

Enables interaction with GitLab accounts to manage repositories, merge requests, CI/CD, and project settings.

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What is the GitLab MCP Server?

Enables interaction with GitLab accounts to manage repositories, merge requests, CI/CD, and project settings.

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables you to interact with your GitLab account. Get diffs, analyze merge requests, review code, cherry-pick changes, and more. This is an extended version of the MCP GitLab Server from the Model Context Protocol project.

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js (v16 or higher) - npm - A GitLab account with an API token

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Configuration

Node.js (v16 or higher) - npm - A GitLab account with an API token

Variable	Description	Required
GITLAB_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GITLAB_API_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use GitLab to Prerequisites.”
“Use GitLab to Setup.”
“Use GitLab to Capabilities.”

Frequently asked questions

You can use it to manage GitLab projects, branches, merge requests, issues, CI/CD pipelines, users, groups, webhooks, and integrations, all through natural language commands to an AI assistant.