SERVER

GitLab MCP Server

Rank #11,838

io.github.sumirati/mcp-gitlab

Developer-ready GitLab MCP server for CE and EE instances.

5 versions

1 GitHub stars

by sumirati (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Oct 13, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 15, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with GitLab MCP Server

GitLab MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by sumirati. It ranks #11,838 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. GitLab MCP Server is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 13, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 15, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What GitLab MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using GitLab MCP Server

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN · required
GITLAB_API_URL · optional
GITLAB_READ_ONLY · optional
GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect GitLab MCP Server and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-gitlab -e "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>" -e "GITLAB_API_URL=<your GITLAB_API_URL>" -e "GITLAB_READ_ONLY=<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>" -e "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS=<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>" -- npx -y @sumirati/mcp-gitlab

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-gitlab]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-gitlab.env]
GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN = "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>"
GITLAB_API_URL = "<your GITLAB_API_URL>"
GITLAB_READ_ONLY = "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>"
GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS = "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "<your GITLAB_API_URL>",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>",
        "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS": "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "<your GITLAB_API_URL>",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>",
        "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS": "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-gitlab": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "<your GITLAB_API_URL>",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>",
        "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS": "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "<your GITLAB_API_URL>",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>",
        "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS": "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sumirati/mcp-gitlab"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "<your GITLAB_API_URL>",
        "GITLAB_READ_ONLY": "<your GITLAB_READ_ONLY>",
        "GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS": "<your GITLAB_TOOL_DOMAINS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by sumirati

GitHub MCP Server#9,587

View all sumirati servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for GitLab MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 13, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 15, 2026
Version history: 5 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 14, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Oct 16, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
3.1.0	Oct 15, 2026
2.1.0	Oct 15, 2026
2.0.0	Oct 15, 2026
1.0.1	Oct 13, 2026
1.0.0	Oct 13, 2026

STANDING

#11,838of 144,396 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 132,558 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains GitLab MCP Server?: GitLab MCP Server is maintained by sumirati, which publishes 2 MCP servers (10 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is GitLab MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — GitLab MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does GitLab MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of GitLab MCP Server, most recently published on Oct 15, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for GitLab MCP Server?: The source code for GitLab MCP Server is hosted at github.com/sumirati/mcp-gitlab.

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