GitLab MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| GITLAB_URL | No | The URL of your GitLab instance | https://gitlab.com |
| GITLAB_PROJECT_ID | Yes | The GitLab project ID (numeric ID, not project name) | |
| GITLAB_ACCESS_TOKEN | Yes | GitLab access token with read_api permissions |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| logging | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| list_merge_requestsC | List merge requests for the GitLab project |
| get_merge_request_reviewsC | Get reviews and discussions for a specific merge request |
| get_merge_request_detailsC | Get detailed information about a specific merge request |
| get_merge_request_pipelineA | Get the last pipeline data for a specific merge request, including all jobs and their statuses. Returns job IDs that can be used with get_job_log to fetch detailed output. |
| get_merge_request_test_reportA | Get structured test report for a merge request with specific test failures, error messages, and stack traces. Shows the same test data visible on the GitLab MR page. Best for debugging test failures. |
| get_pipeline_test_summaryA | Get test summary for a merge request - a lightweight overview showing pass/fail counts per test suite. Faster than full test report. Great for quick status checks. |
| get_job_logA | Get the trace/log output for a specific pipeline job. Perfect for debugging failed tests and understanding CI/CD failures. |
| get_branch_merge_requestsB | Get all merge requests for a specific branch |
| reply_to_review_commentC | Reply to a specific discussion thread in a merge request review |
| create_review_commentC | Create a new discussion thread in a merge request review |
| resolve_review_discussionB | Resolve or unresolve a discussion thread in a merge request review |
| get_commit_discussionsC | Get discussions and comments on commits within a specific merge request |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 12 tools
Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific resources and actions in GitLab's merge request and pipeline workflows. For example, get_merge_request_test_report provides detailed test failures, while get_pipeline_test_summary offers a lightweight overview, and tools like create_review_comment and reply_to_review_comment handle distinct aspects of review discussions. There is no overlap that would cause misselection.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case throughout, such as get_merge_request_details, list_merge_requests, and create_review_comment. This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and use the tools without confusion from mixed conventions.
With 12 tools, the server is well-scoped for its purpose of managing GitLab merge requests, reviews, and pipelines. Each tool earns its place by covering specific aspects like discussions, test reports, and job logs, providing comprehensive functionality without being overwhelming or sparse.
The tool set offers complete coverage for the domain of GitLab merge request and pipeline management, including CRUD-like operations for reviews (create, reply, resolve), detailed data retrieval (details, discussions, test reports), and pipeline monitoring (jobs, logs, summaries). There are no obvious gaps that would cause agent failures, covering core workflows end-to-end.