How to Use the GitLab MCP in Cline
Cline controls your GitLab workflow. Fetch data, write code, and push changes without leaving your VS Code environment.
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Connect GitLab MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect GitLab to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline handles issue triage
Cline takes the grunt work out of project management. By calling `list_project_issues`, it identifies what needs fixing, then creates new items with `create_project_issue` to keep your team on track. It doesn't just report problems. The agent analyzes the backlog and proposes specific code changes to address the most urgent bugs found in your tracker.
Execute CI/CD tasks with Cline
Your pipeline status is always at your fingertips. Cline monitors your project builds with `list_project_pipelines` and alerts you to any failures before you try to merge your code. If a pipeline fails, the agent uses `get_repository_file` to investigate the failure point. It then offers a fix you can apply with a single click inside your editor.
Search and explore with Cline
Stop digging through folders. Cline uses `search_gitlab_global` to locate files and `get_project_details` to understand the architecture of any project you have access to. It makes cross-referencing code simple. When you need to check a fork or a merge request, the agent runs `list_project_forks` or `list_merge_requests` to give you the full picture immediately.
Set up GitLab MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
gitlab-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest GitLab refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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