MCP Gitlab
CommunityMCP server by crunchtools · updated · ★ 2
Secure MCP server for GitLab projects, merge requests, issues, and pipelines MCP Gitlab is a community project by crunchtools, not verified by a company domain.
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Install MCP Gitlab
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-gitlab -- uvx mcp-gitlab-crunchtoolsRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-gitlab": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-gitlab-crunchtools"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-gitlab": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-gitlab-crunchtools"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-gitlab": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-gitlab-crunchtools"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-gitlab -- uvx mcp-gitlab-crunchtools{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-gitlab": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-gitlab-crunchtools"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-gitlab uvx mcp-gitlab-crunchtoolsGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-gitlab block.
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MCP Gitlab: common questions
How do I install MCP Gitlab?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-gitlab -- uvx mcp-gitlab-crunchtools. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Gitlab the official server?
MCP Gitlab is a community project by crunchtools, not verified by a company domain.
Is MCP Gitlab free?
The code is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Gitlab safe to use?
It scores 44 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence C, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Gitlab?
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Does MCP Gitlab work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
