Sekora GitLab MCP

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitLab integration with Claude Desktop, providing 72 specialized tools covering every aspect of GitLab project management.

Installation

NPM Package

# For GitLab.com
npx @sekora/gitlab-mcp

# For self-hosted GitLab
GITLAB_URL="https://gitlab.company.com" GITLAB_TOKEN="your-token" npx @sekora/gitlab-mcp

Claude Desktop Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@sekora/gitlab-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "your-gitlab-private-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tool Categories (72 Tools - 100% Complete)

Issue Management (8 tools)

- Create, update, close, and link issues
- Milestone and label management
- Advanced filtering and search

Pipeline & Job Management (17 tools)

- Pipeline monitoring, triggering, and analytics
- Job execution, retry, and artifact management
- Real-time status monitoring

Merge Request Management (8 tools)

- Complete MR lifecycle from creation to merge
- Review comments and conflict resolution
- Approval workflows and validation

Repository Management (8 tools)

- Branch and file operations
- Commit history and tag management
- Release management with assets

Security & Quality Analysis (6 tools)

- SAST, dependency, and container scanning
- License compliance and code quality metrics
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation

Environment & Deployment (7 tools)

- Environment monitoring and feature flags
- Deployment tracking and GitLab Pages management
- Runner and variable management

Project Administration (6 tools)

- Member and permission management
- Project settings and integrations
- Webhook and access token management

Analytics & Insights (4 tools)

- Project analytics and contributor statistics
- Activity monitoring and usage metrics
- Performance trends and optimization insights

Team Collaboration (4 tools)

- Discussions and mentions management
- Wiki pages and code snippets
- Team communication workflows

Specialized Monitoring (6 tools)

- Advanced pipeline analytics and dashboards
- Success rate analysis and performance metrics
- Cross-project monitoring and alerts

Key Features

- Complete GitLab Coverage: Every major GitLab feature accessible through Claude
- Multi-Instance Support: Configure multiple GitLab instances simultaneously
- Enterprise Ready: Supports GitLab CE, Premium, and Ultimate editions
- Security First: Built-in token management and secure authentication
- Rich Analytics: Comprehensive insights and performance monitoring
- Type-Safe: Built with TypeScript and Zod validation
- Production Ready: Comprehensive error handling and validation

Requirements

- Node.js 18.19.0+
- GitLab private access token with api scope
- GitLab.com or self-hosted GitLab instance

Authentication

Create a GitLab private access token:
1. Go to GitLab → Profile → Access Tokens
2. Create token with api scope
3. Configure via environment variable or Claude Desktop config

Multi-Tenant Support

Configure multiple GitLab instances:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "work-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@sekora/gitlab-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_URL": "https://gitlab.company.com",
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "work-token"
      }
    },
    "personal-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@sekora/gitlab-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "personal-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

- DevOps Automation: Pipeline monitoring, deployment management, environment control
- Code Review: MR creation, approval workflows, conflict resolution
- Project Management: Issue tracking, milestone planning, team coordination
- Security Operations: Vulnerability scanning, compliance monitoring, quality analysis
- Team Collaboration: Wiki management, discussions, activity monitoring
- Analytics & Reporting: Project insights, contributor analysis, performance metrics

Built with the https://mcp-framework.com for reliable, type-safe GitLab API integration.