GitLab-MCP-Server
by owayo
The GitLab-MCP-Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with GitLab. It retrieves pipeline failure information and merge request comments from specific GitLab projects and provides them to AI assistants.
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What is GitLab-MCP-Server?
This MCP server uses the GitLab API to provide information to AI assistants, including console output of failed GitLab pipeline jobs, unresolved comments on GitLab MRs, and changes in GitLab MRs (differences from the base commit to the current local repository state).
How to use GitLab-MCP-Server?
- Install uv and the necessary libraries.
- Obtain a GitLab access token with
read_apipermissions. - Configure the MCP server in your AI assistant (e.g., Claude for Desktop or Cursor) by providing the GitLab URL, project name, API key, and local Git repository path.
Key features of GitLab-MCP-Server
Retrieves console output of failed GitLab pipeline jobs.
Fetches unresolved comments on GitLab merge requests.
Obtains changes in GitLab merge requests relative to the local repository.
Provides data to AI assistants for better support.
Supports integration with Claude for Desktop and Cursor.
Use cases of GitLab-MCP-Server
Automated debugging of failed pipeline jobs with AI assistance.
AI-powered code review by analyzing merge request comments and changes.
Improved AI assistant support by providing context from GitLab projects.
Streamlining the development workflow with AI-driven insights.
FAQ from GitLab-MCP-Server
What is the purpose of this server?
What is the purpose of this server?
This server provides GitLab information to AI assistants, enabling them to provide more accurate support.
What information does it provide?
What information does it provide?
It provides console output of failed pipeline jobs, unresolved comments on merge requests, and changes in merge requests.
How do I install it?
How do I install it?
Install uv and the necessary libraries using the provided commands.
How do I configure it?
How do I configure it?
Configure the server in your AI assistant (e.g., Claude or Cursor) by providing the necessary GitLab credentials and paths.
What permissions are required for the GitLab API key?
What permissions are required for the GitLab API key?
The GitLab API key requires read_api permissions.