GitLab MCP Server

MCP server · by jmrplens

Developer Tools mcpbDockernpmPythonnugetStreamable HTTP v3.1.0

Go MCP server for GitLab: 2 dynamic tools reach 1000+ REST/GraphQL actions. Free/CE, no paid tier.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

mcpbhttps://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.1.0/gitlab-mcp-server.mcpb
Dockerdocker run -i --rm ghcr.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.1.0@sha256:87e483299a2663a7a5d4d28679859b0c7fba2b1a421b7de2652441a569d4a2fc
Dockerdocker run -i --rm docker.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.1.0@sha256:87e483299a2663a7a5d4d28679859b0c7fba2b1a421b7de2652441a569d4a2fc
npmnpx -y @jmrp.io/gitlab-mcp-server
Pythonuvx jmrplens-gitlab-mcp-server
nugetgitlab-mcp-server
Streamable HTTPhttps://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

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

About this server

GitLab MCP Server is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as mcpb, Docker, npm, Python, nuget, Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GitLab MCP Server MCP server?

GitLab MCP Server is an MCP server by jmrplens. Go MCP server for GitLab: 2 dynamic tools reach 1000+ REST/GraphQL actions. Free/CE, no paid tier.

How do I install GitLab MCP Server?

Install it with: https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.1.0/gitlab-mcp-server.mcpb. Then add the JSON config to your client's 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 API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support GitLab MCP Server?

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