Better GitLab MCP Server

@zereight/mcp-gitlab

GitLab MCP(Model Context Protocol) Server. Includes bug fixes and improvements over the original GitLab MCP server.

Usage

Using with Claude App, Cline, Roo Code, Cursor

When using with the Claude App, you need to set up your API key and URLs directly.

npx

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "GitLab communication server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@zereight/mcp-gitlab"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_gitlab_token",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "your_gitlab_api_url",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE": "false",
        "GITLAB_REVIEW_ONLY_MODE": "false",
        "USE_GITLAB_WIKI": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "GitLab communication server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "-e",
        "GITLAB_API_URL",
        "-e",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE",
        "-e",
        "GITLAB_REVIEW_ONLY_MODE",
        "-e",
        "USE_GITLAB_WIKI",
        "nkwd/gitlab-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_gitlab_token",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com/api/v4", // Optional, for self-hosted GitLab
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE": "false",
        "GITLAB_REVIEW_ONLY_MODE": "false",
        "USE_GITLAB_WIKI": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

• GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN: Your GitLab personal access token.
• GITLAB_API_URL: Your GitLab API URL. (Default: https://gitlab.com/api/v4)
• GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE: When set to 'true', restricts the server to only expose read-only operations. Useful for enhanced security or when write access is not needed. Also useful for using with Cursor and it's 40 tool limit.
• GITLAB_REVIEW_ONLY_MODE: When set to 'true', restricts the server to only expose read-only tools plus tools for adding comments and creating modification suggestions. Unlike GITLAB_READ_ONLY_MODE, it allows interaction with MRs through comments and suggestions.
• USE_GITLAB_WIKI: When set to 'true', enables the wiki-related tools (list_wiki_pages, get_wiki_page, create_wiki_page, update_wiki_page, delete_wiki_page). By default, wiki features are disabled.

Tools 🛠️

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1. create_or_update_file - Create or update a single file in a GitLab project
2. search_repositories - Search for GitLab projects
3. create_repository - Create a new GitLab project
4. get_file_contents - Get the contents of a file or directory from a GitLab project
5. push_files - Push multiple files to a GitLab project in a single commit
6. create_issue - Create a new issue in a GitLab project
7. create_merge_request - Create a new merge request in a GitLab project
8. fork_repository - Fork a GitLab project to your account or specified namespace
9. create_branch - Create a new branch in a GitLab project
10. get_merge_request - Get details of a merge request (Either mergeRequestIid or branchName must be provided)
11. get_merge_request_diffs - Get the changes/diffs of a merge request (Either mergeRequestIid or branchName must be provided)
12. update_merge_request - Update a merge request (Either mergeRequestIid or branchName must be provided)
13. create_note - Create a new note (comment) to an issue or merge request
14. create_merge_request_thread - Create a new thread on a merge request
15. mr_discussions - List discussion items for a merge request
16. update_merge_request_note - Modify an existing merge request thread note
17. create_merge_request_note - Add a new note to an existing merge request thread
18. update_issue_note - Modify an existing issue thread note
19. create_issue_note - Add a new note to an existing issue thread
20. list_issues - List issues in a GitLab project with filtering options
21. get_issue - Get details of a specific issue in a GitLab project
22. update_issue - Update an issue in a GitLab project
23. delete_issue - Delete an issue from a GitLab project
24. list_issue_links - List all issue links for a specific issue
25. list_issue_discussions - List discussions for an issue in a GitLab project
26. get_issue_link - Get a specific issue link
27. create_issue_link - Create an issue link between two issues
28. delete_issue_link - Delete an issue link
29. list_namespaces - List all namespaces available to the current user
30. get_namespace - Get details of a namespace by ID or path
31. verify_namespace - Verify if a namespace path exists
32. get_project - Get details of a specific project
33. list_projects - List projects accessible by the current user
34. list_labels - List labels for a project
35. get_label - Get a single label from a project
36. create_label - Create a new label in a project
37. update_label - Update an existing label in a project
38. delete_label - Delete a label from a project
39. list_group_projects - List projects in a GitLab group with filtering options
40. list_wiki_pages - List wiki pages in a GitLab project
41. get_wiki_page - Get details of a specific wiki page
42. create_wiki_page - Create a new wiki page in a GitLab project
43. update_wiki_page - Update an existing wiki page in a GitLab project
44. delete_wiki_page - Delete a wiki page from a GitLab project
45. get_repository_tree - Get the repository tree for a GitLab project (list files and directories)
46. list_pipelines - List pipelines in a GitLab project with filtering options
47. get_pipeline - Get details of a specific pipeline in a GitLab project
48. list_pipeline_jobs - List all jobs in a specific pipeline
49. get_pipeline_job - Get details of a GitLab pipeline job number
50. get_pipeline_job_output - Get the output/trace of a GitLab pipeline job number