GitLab MCP Server
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GitLab MCP Server is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitLab integration. It enables AI assistants to interact with your GitLab resources.
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What is GitLab MCP Server?
The GitLab MCP Server is a server that provides a standardized interface (MCP) for interacting with the GitLab API. It allows AI assistants and other applications to easily access and manipulate GitLab resources like repositories, issues, merge requests, and wikis.
How to use GitLab MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to install it via npm or from source. Then, configure it with your GitLab personal access token and API URL. You can run it with stdio or SSE transport. Finally, add the server to your MCP settings file.
Key features of GitLab MCP Server
Comprehensive GitLab API Integration
Both Transports Supported (stdio, SSE)
Consistent Response Formatting
Strong TypeScript Typing
Use cases of GitLab MCP Server
AI-powered Development Workflows
Automated Issue and PR Management
Wiki Management
Team Collaboration
FAQ from GitLab MCP Server
What is a GitLab Personal Access Token and how do I get one?
What is a GitLab Personal Access Token and how do I get one?
A GitLab Personal Access Token is like a password for your GitLab account that you can use to authenticate with the API. You can create one in your GitLab profile settings under 'Access Tokens'.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a standardized way for applications to interact with different services, in this case, GitLab.
What is read-only mode?
What is read-only mode?
Read-only mode restricts the server to only performing read operations on your GitLab resources. This is useful for client applications that shouldn't have write access.
How do I enable SSE transport?
How do I enable SSE transport?
To enable SSE transport, set the USE_SSE environment variable to true and specify a port with the PORT environment variable.
What kind of operations are supported?
What kind of operations are supported?
The server supports a wide range of operations, including repository management, file handling, branch operations, issue tracking, merge requests, group management, project activity, wiki management, and member management.