How do I install Gitlab?

Gitlab is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @structured-world/gitlab-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Gitlab need?

Gitlab requires the following credentials or environment variables: GITLAB_TOKEN, GITLAB_API_URL, GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Gitlab?

Gitlab uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Gitlab MCP Server

by Structured World

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

GitLab MCP server with 44 tools for projects, MRs, pipelines, and more

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GitLab MCP server with 44 tools for projects, MRs, pipelines, and more

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

GitLab Personal Access Token with 'api' and 'read_user' scopesRequired

Environment variable: GITLAB_TOKEN

GitLab instance API URL for self-hosted instances (defaults to https://gitlab.com)Optional

Environment variable: GITLAB_API_URL

Enable read-only mode (disable all manage_* write operations)Optional

Environment variable: GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-structured-world-gitlab-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "your-gitlab-token-here",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "your-gitlab-api-url-here",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE": "your-gitlab-read-only-mode-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@structured-world/gitlab-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

4 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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