Stores GitLab merge request analysis results in Confluence pages, allowing teams to document and share code change reports within their Confluence workspace.
Manages environment variables for the MCP server configuration, providing secure storage for GitLab and Confluence credentials.
Fetches merge request details and analyzes code changes from GitLab projects, providing statistics, file type analysis, and detailed file changes.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@GitLab PR Analysis MCP Serveranalyze code changes in merge request #42 from project 'backend-api'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
GitLab PR Analysis MCP Server
This project provides an MCP (Model Control Protocol) server that integrates GitLab merge request analysis with Confluence documentation. It allows you to fetch merge request details, analyze code changes, and store the results in Confluence pages.
Features
Fetch merge request details from GitLab
Analyze code changes in merge requests
Generate detailed reports including:
Basic merge request information
Code change statistics
File type analysis
Detailed file changes
Store analysis results in Confluence
Comprehensive logging for debugging
Related MCP server: GitLab MCP Server
Prerequisites
Python 3.8 or higher
GitLab account with API access
Confluence account (optional, for storing analysis results)
Access to the required GitLab project(s)
Installation
Clone the repository:
git https://github.com/CodeByWaqas/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server.git
cd MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-serverCreate and activate a virtual environment:
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate # On Windows, use: .venv\Scripts\activateInstall dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txtor
uv add "mcp[cli]" python-gitlab python-dotenv atlassian-python-api requestsConfiguration
Copy the example environment file:
cp .env.example .envEdit the
.envfile with your credentials:
GITLAB_URL=https://gitlab.com
GITLAB_TOKEN=your_gitlab_token
GITLAB_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
# Optional Confluence integration
CONFLUENCE_URL=your_confluence_url
CONFLUENCE_USERNAME=your_username
CONFLUENCE_TOKEN=your_confluence_token
CONFLUENCE_SPACE=your_space_keyObtaining Credentials
GitLab Token: Generate a personal access token in GitLab with
apiscopeConfluence Token: Generate an API token in your Atlassian account settings
Usage
Start the MCP server:
python src/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/server.pyor
Setup with Claude Desktop
# claude_desktop_config.json
# Can find location through:
# Claude -> Settings -> Developer -> Edit Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/<Absolute-path-to-folder>/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/src/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server",
"run",
"server.py"
]
}
}
}
2. The server will listen for commands through stdin/stdout. You can interact with it using prompts like:
Can you fetch details for merge request #1 from project "my-project"? Can you analyze code changes in merge request #1 from project "my-project"? Can you store a summary of merge request #1 from project "my-project" in Confluence?
## Available Tools
The server provides the following tools:
1. `fetch_mr_details`: Fetches details of a specific merge request or all merge requests
- Parameters:
- `project_id`: The GitLab project ID
- `mr_id` (optional): Specific merge request ID
2. `analyze_code_changes`: Analyzes code changes in a merge request
- Parameters:
- `project_id`: The GitLab project ID
- `mr_id`: The merge request ID to analyze
3. `store_in_confluence`: Stores analysis results in Confluence
- Parameters:
- `project_id`: The GitLab project ID
- `mr_id` (optional): Specific merge request ID
- `analysis` (optional): Analysis results to store
## Logging
The server generates detailed logs in `mcp_server.log` and outputs to stderr. This helps in debugging issues with:
- GitLab API access
- Confluence integration
- Code analysis
- Page creation and updates
## Error Handling
The server includes comprehensive error handling for:
- Missing environment variables
- API authentication issues
- Network connectivity problems
- Invalid project or merge request IDs
- Confluence permission issues
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
## Support
For support, please [create an issue](https://github.com/CodeByWaqas/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/issues) or contact the maintainers.
## Project Structure
MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/ ├── src/ # Source code directory │ └── MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/ # Main server package │ ├── resources/ # Resource modules │ │ ├── init.py │ │ ├── client.py # Client implementation / GitLab PR integration │ ├── server.py # Main server implementation │ └── mcp_server.log # Server logs ├── pycache/ # Python cache files ├── .git/ # Git repository ├── .gitignore # Git ignore rules ├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contributing guidelines ├── LICENSE # Project license ├── README.md # Project documentation ├── pyproject.toml # Python project configuration ├── requirements.txt # Project dependencies └── uv.lock # Dependency lock file
### Key Components
- **Source Code**: Located in the `src/MRConfluenceLinker-mcp-server/` directory
- `server.py`: Main MCP server implementation
- `resources/client.py`: Client-side implementation contains GitLab PR integration
- **Configuration Files**:
- `requirements.txt`: Python package dependencies
- `pyproject.toml`: Project metadata and build configuration
- `uv.lock`: Locked dependency versions
- `.env.example`: Environment variables template
- **Documentation**:
- `README.md`: Project overview and setup instructions
- `CONTRIBUTING.md`: Contribution guidelines
- `LICENSE`: Project license
- **Development**:
- `__pycache__/`: Python cache files
- `mcp_server.log`: Server logs for debugging