GitLab · Claude Code

Add the GitLab MCP server to Claude Code

Work with GitLab issues, merge requests, pipelines and code search.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. GitLab is hosted by GitLab, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something GitLab can do. Work with GitLab issues, merge requests, pipelines and code search. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the GitLab MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official GitLab MCP server?: Yes. It is published by GitLab as com.gitlab/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the GitLab MCP server need an API key?: It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Claude Code uses them; check GitLab's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

Links

GitLab MCP docs Claude Code MCP docs GitLab server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.