How do I install the GitLab MCP server?

You can install the GitLab MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find GitLab in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires OAuth authentication.

Which AI clients support the GitLab MCP server?

The GitLab MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure GitLab once and all your AI clients can use it.

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GitLab MCP Server

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Contributed by GitLab

GitLab's built-in MCP server for managing issues, merge requests, pipelines, and semantic code search. Requires GitLab 18.6+ with Duo enabled. Connects directly to any GitLab instance via OAuth.

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About the GitLab MCP Server

The GitLab MCP server is a remote (HTTP) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. GitLab's built-in MCP server for managing issues, merge requests, pipelines, and semantic code search. Requires GitLab 18.6+ with Duo enabled. Connects directly to any GitLab instance via OAuth. This is a community-contributed MCP server by GitLab.

Install the GitLab MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires OAuth authentication — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Details

TransportRemote (HTTP)

Hostingremote

Authoauth

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The GitLab MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install GitLab with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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