How do I install Gitlab?

Gitlab is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: mcp-gitlab 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_URL, GITLAB_READ_ONLY. 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 Vish288

Developer ToolsLow Risk9.3MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for GitLab API — projects, MRs, pipelines, CI/CD, approvals, issues, code review.

About

MCP server for GitLab API — projects, MRs, pipelines, CI/CD, approvals, issues, code review.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

GitLab personal access token (also accepts GITLAB_PAT or GITLAB_API_TOKEN)Required

Environment variable: GITLAB_TOKEN

GitLab instance URL (e.g. https://gitlab.com)Optional

Environment variable: GITLAB_URL

Restrict to read-only operations (true/false)Optional

Environment variable: GITLAB_READ_ONLY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-vish288-mcp-gitlab": {
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_URL": "your-gitlab-url-here",
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "your-gitlab-token-here",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "your-gitlab-read-only-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

9.3

Low Risk9.3Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 3 medium validity signals). 1 known CVE in dependencies (0 critical, 1 high severity) Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (3/3 approved).

3 files analyzed · 2 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

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