How to Install GitLab MCP in Claude Desktop

Official GitLab integration — manage CI/CD pipelines, merge requests, and issues inside AI workflows

What GitLab MCP does

The official GitLab MCP server gives AI agents access to GitLab projects, issues, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines. Teams can automate code review, triage incidents, and coordinate releases without leaving their AI workspace. Features: - Search and manage issues, merge requests, and epics - Trigger and inspect pipeline runs - Review code diffs and file changes - Manage milestones, boards, and deployments - Access project metrics and activity reports - Automate incident workflows and alert response GitLab MCP is ideal for teams using the GitLab platform who want AI to act on their entire development lifecycle.

gitlab

repo

ci-cd

merge-requests

issues

Installation steps

1Copy the config below
2Open claude_desktop_config.json
3Paste inside "mcpServers": {}
4Restart Claude Desktop

Configuration

File location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.jsonjson

{
  "gitlabMcp": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "-y",
      "@gitlab/mcp"
    ],
    "env": {
      "GITLAB_TOKEN": "glpat-...",
      "GITLAB_PROJECT": "your/project"
    }
  }
}

Full server details Open Config Editor

Install in other clients

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