gitlab-mcp
npxStandardThe gitlab-mcp server provides GitLab API integration for AI agents. It exposes GitLab features like repository management, issue tracking, CI/CD pipelines, and merge requests. It connects directly to GitLab's REST API. Developers use it to automate GitLab workflows, manage repositories, and monitor CI/CD pipelines programmatically.
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Overview
The gitlab-mcp server provides GitLab API integration for AI agents. It exposes GitLab features like repository management, issue tracking, CI/CD pipelines, and merge requests. It connects directly to GitLab's REST API. Developers use it to automate GitLab workflows, manage repositories, and monitor CI/CD pipelines programmatically.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y gitlab-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-mcp-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y gitlab-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from gitlab-mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for gitlab-mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from gitlab-mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GITLAB-MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your gitlab-mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in gitlab-mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in gitlab-mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in gitlab-mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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