gitlab-mcp
npxStandardThe gitlab-mcp server provides AI agents with access to GitLab's API, enabling them to manage repositories, issues, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines. It connects directly to GitLab instances, allowing agents to perform actions like cloning repositories, creating branches, and triggering pipelines. Developers use it to automate workflows, monitor project activity, and integrate GitLab operations into larger AI-driven systems.
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Overview
The gitlab-mcp server provides AI agents with access to GitLab's API, enabling them to manage repositories, issues, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines. It connects directly to GitLab instances, allowing agents to perform actions like cloning repositories, creating branches, and triggering pipelines. Developers use it to automate workflows, monitor project activity, and integrate GitLab operations into larger AI-driven systems.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @structured-world/gitlab-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"structured-world-gitlab-mcp-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @structured-world/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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