How do I install the GitLab (npx) MCP server?

You can install the GitLab (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find GitLab (npx) 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 an API key.

Which AI clients support the GitLab (npx) MCP server?

The GitLab (npx) 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 (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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GitLab (npx) MCP Server

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Contributed by zereight

Manage GitLab repositories, issues, merge requests, pipelines, wikis, milestones, and releases. 107+ tools with configurable toolsets, read-only mode, and project scoping.

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About the GitLab (npx) MCP Server

The GitLab (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Manage GitLab repositories, issues, merge requests, pipelines, wikis, milestones, and releases. 107+ tools with configurable toolsets, read-only mode, and project scoping. This is a community-contributed MCP server by zereight.

Install the GitLab (npx) 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 an API key — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

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TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

AuthAPI Key

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Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

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

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install GitLab (npx) 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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