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GitLab MCP Server

Development and DevOps teams that manage GitLab projects and repositories and want an AI client to work with them under clear limits.

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claude mcp add gitlab-mcp-server -- npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server '#' 'npm,' nothing installed first
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What it does

An MCP server that covers the GitLab REST API v4, with meta-tools, resources and prompts. It offers read-only and safe modes, so a team can limit what an AI client is allowed to change in a GitLab instance. It is distributed through npm, PyPI and NuGet.

Use cases

  1. 01Review open merge requests in a project
  2. 02Read repository files and issues
  3. 03Use read-only mode when auditing a GitLab instance

Questions about
GitLab MCP Server.

What is GitLab MCP Server used for?

Development and DevOps teams that manage GitLab projects and repositories and want an AI client to work with them under clear limits. An MCP server that covers the GitLab REST API v4, with meta-tools, resources and prompts. It offers read-only and safe modes, so a team can limit what an AI client is allowed to change in a GitLab instance. It is distributed through npm, PyPI and NuGet.

How do I install GitLab MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add gitlab-mcp-server -- npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server '#' 'npm,' nothing installed first

Is GitLab MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server) under the MIT licence.

Is GitLab MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.