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GitLab is a Version Control MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent gitLab API — projects, merge requests, pipelines. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install gitlab.

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GitLab

Install verified 7 tools

Version Control

Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

GitLab API — projects, merge requests, pipelines

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Install GitLab

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install gitlab
Or run directly:
claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp

Tools exposed

7 tools available
list_projects

List accessible GitLab projects

Inputs

  • searchstringoptional
get_project

Get a project's metadata

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
list_issues

List issues in a project

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
  • statestringoptional
create_issue

Open a new issue

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
  • titlestringrequired
list_merge_requests

List MRs with filters

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
create_merge_request

Open a new MR

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
  • titlestringrequired
  • source_branchstringrequired
  • target_branchstringrequired
get_file_contents

Read a file from a repo

Inputs

  • project_idstringrequired
  • file_pathstringrequired
  • refstringoptional

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "glpat-...",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com/api/v4"
      }
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "glpat-...",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com/api/v4"
      }
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "glpat-...",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com/api/v4"
      }
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

  1. 1

    Create a PAT with api + read_repository scopes

    Get it GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN

What you can do with GitLab MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“List open merge requests assigned to me”

Uses: list_merge_requests

“Create an issue in project 1234 titled 'Flaky CI build'”

Uses: create_issue

“Show me the content of .gitlab-ci.yml from my project”

Uses: get_file_contents

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GitLab MCP server?

GitLab is listed as an Version Control Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent gitLab API — projects, merge requests, pipelines. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install GitLab MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install gitlab` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install GitLab MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does GitLab MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with GitLab MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent gitLab API — projects, merge requests, pipelines. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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