GitLab MCP Server

MCP server · by jmrplens

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Go MCP server for GitLab: 2 dynamic tools reach ~876 actions on Free/CE, up to ~1103 on Ultimate.

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Install

Pin version registry version 3.4.0

mcpb
https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-darwin.mcpb

mcpb
https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-windows.mcpb

mcpb
https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-linux.mcpb

Docker
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.4.0@sha256:a0ef01843875161060ec89225fe4091f95a7ae2a8984286a435752fc6089dcbb

Docker
docker run -i --rm docker.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.4.0@sha256:a0ef01843875161060ec89225fe4091f95a7ae2a8984286a435752fc6089dcbb

npm
npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server

npm
npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0

Python
uvx jmrplens-gitlab-mcp-server

Python
uvx jmrplens-gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0

nuget
gitlab-mcp-server

Streamable HTTP
https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (both local and hosted-endpoint forms). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Remote (hosted) endpoint

https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

Claude Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste this URL.

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add --env GITLAB_TOKEN=<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN> gitlab-mcp-server-2 -- npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server

claude mcp add --env GITLAB_TOKEN=<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN> gitlab-mcp-server-2 -- npx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0

terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitlab-mcp-server-2 https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

.cursor/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "url": "https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "servers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

.vscode/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "servers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server@3.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITLAB_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

mcp_config.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp-server-2": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

Environment variables

Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.

GITLAB_URL — GitLab instance URL (default: https://gitlab.com; set for self-managed instances)
GITLAB_TOKEN required secret — GitLab Personal Access Token (glpat-...)
GITLAB_MCP_SKIP_TLS_VERIFY — Skip TLS certificate verification for self-signed certs (default: false)
GITLAB_MCP_TOOL_SURFACE — Tool catalog selector: dynamic, meta, or individual (default: dynamic)
GITLAB_MCP_TIER — GitLab tier: free/ce, premium or ultimate, used as given. When unset, detected from the instance license, then from the plans of the namespaces the token administers, then, on GitLab.com, from the top-level groups the to
GITLAB_MCP_READ_ONLY — Read-only mode: removes every mutating action from the served surface; reads keep working (default: false)
GITLAB_MCP_SAFE_MODE — Safe mode: a mutating action returns a preview card naming the action and echoing its arguments instead of running; reads keep working (default: false)
GITLAB_MCP_LOG_LEVEL — Logging verbosity (default: info)

GitHub

⭐ 45 stars · 最近更新于 29 天前 · MIT license

About this server

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitLab MCP Server?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is GitLab MCP Server free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support GitLab MCP Server?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.

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