GitLab · Gemini CLI

Add the GitLab MCP server to Gemini CLI

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

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

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

2. Sign in

Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. GitLab is hosted by GitLab, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Gemini CLI 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.

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FAQ

How do I add the GitLab MCP server to Gemini CLI?: Run: gemini mcp add --transport http gitlab https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
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 Gemini CLI uses them; check GitLab's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

Links

GitLab MCP docs Gemini CLI MCP docs GitLab server details

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