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GitLab MCP
Manage GitLab projects, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, and repository settings through natural language. Essential for teams using self-hosted or cloud GitLab instances with built-in DevOps lifecycle management.
What is GitLab MCP?
GitLab MCP is a Model Context Protocol server published by gitlab-org that lets AI assistants interact with version control services. Once configured, your assistant can call its connected tools in natural language instead of you hand-writing every request against the underlying API.
What Can You Do With It?
- Trigger and monitor CI/CD pipelines
- Review merge requests
- Manage repository settings
How to Use This Server
- 1. Choose your AI clientAdd GitLab MCP to an MCP-compatible assistant (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or any client listed in the official MCP docs).
- 2. Install the serverFollow the install instructions below. Most servers install with a package manager in a few minutes and need only an API key or a local credential.
- 3. Add it to your configurationWrite the server block into your client's config file exactly as the official docs publish — including any arguments, environment variables, and path fields.
- 4. Start askingRestart your client and describe the task in natural language — the assistant uses the server's tools against your real data and services.
Server Specs
- Publisher
- gitlab-org
- Category
- Version Control
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Tags
- GitLabMerge RequestsCI/CDDevOps
Get It Set Up
Security note: MCP servers run with the credentials you give them. Only install servers you trust, review tool lists before enabling them, and use scoped credentials (read-only tokens where possible). Axonix is an independent directory, not the publisher of this server.