Gitlab MCP
Verified · npm:gitlab-mcpMCP server by mcpland · updated · ★ 10 · 445 downloads a week
A MCP server for GitLab Gitlab MCP is published by npm:gitlab-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 39 days ago
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Install Gitlab MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add gitlab-mcp -- npx -y gitlab-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gitlab-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gitlab-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"gitlab-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gitlab-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add gitlab-mcp -- npx -y gitlab-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gitlab-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add gitlab-mcp npx -y gitlab-mcpGemini 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 gitlab-mcp block.
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Gitlab MCP: common questions
How do I install Gitlab MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add gitlab-mcp -- npx -y gitlab-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Gitlab MCP the official server?
Gitlab MCP is published by npm:gitlab-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Gitlab MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Gitlab MCP safe to use?
It scores 71 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Gitlab MCP?
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Does Gitlab MCP 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.
