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Gitlab MCP

The GitLab MCP server is a model context protocol service for interacting with the GitLab API, providing functions for synchronous and asynchronous operations on GitLab repositories, branches, issues, merge requests, etc.
Version controlDeveloper tools#GitLab Integration#API Interaction#Version Control#Project Management.Python
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Overview

Installation

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What is the GitLab MCP Server?

The GitLab MCP server is a toolset that allows AI clients to perform various operations through the GitLab API, such as creating repositories, managing branches, and handling merge requests.

How to use the GitLab MCP Server?

First, you need to install and configure the server, then select the appropriate tools for operation according to your needs. You can start the server through the command line or configuration file.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for developers, team managers, and users who need to automate GitLab tasks.

Main Features

Repository Management
Supports creating and listing GitLab repositories.
Branch Operations
Includes functions such as creating, protecting, and deleting branches.
File Operations
Upload, download, update, and delete files.
Issue Management
Create, update, close, and move issues.
Merge Request
Submit, get, and merge merge requests.
Pipeline Management
List and get pipeline information.
Group Operations
List and get GitLab group information.
Search Tools
Global search and in - project search.
Advantages
Supports both synchronous and asynchronous operation modes.
Modular design for easy expansion.
Provides comprehensive support for GitLab API functions.
Limitations
Requires a personal access token for API authentication.
Some advanced functions may depend on tokens with specific permissions.

How to Use

Install the GitLab MCP Server
Clone the repository and install dependencies.
Configure Environment Variables
Set GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN and GITLAB_API_URL.
Start the Server
Run the server using the uv command.

Usage Examples

Create a New Repository
Demonstrate how to create a new GitLab repository through the MCP server.
List All Issues
Show how to get the list of open issues for a specified project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I authenticate with the GitLab API?
How to solve the NoneType error?

Related Resources

GitLab API Documentation
Official GitLab API documentation.
GitHub Repository
Source code repository for the GitLab MCP server.
Tutorial Video
Video tutorial for quickly getting started with the GitLab MCP server.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "--with", "mcp[cli]", "mcp", "run", "/path/to/gitlab-mcp/server.py"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_personal_access_token",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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