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Name: GitLab MCP Server
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Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect GitLab to Windsurf and start using all 12 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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Create Project IssueGet My Gitlab ProfileGet Project DetailsGet Repository FileList Merge RequestsList Project ForksList Project IssuesList Project PipelinesList Visible GroupsList Visible ProjectsSearch Gitlab GlobalVerify Api Connection

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What is the GitLab MCP Server?

Connect your GitLab instance to any AI agent to automate your DevSecOps lifecycle and project management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). GitLab is the most comprehensive AI-powered platform for software innovation. This MCP server enables you to retrieve project metadata, manage issues, track merge requests, and monitor CI/CD pipelines directly through natural conversation.

Key Features

Project Oversight — List all accessible projects, fetch detailed configuration metadata, and track forks across your instance.
Issue & MR Management — List issues and merge requests, track their lifecycle status, and programmatically open new issues from your chat interface.
CI/CD Visibility — Retrieve a list of pipelines for any project to monitor build and deployment health in real-time.
Repository Discovery — Access the contents of files within any repository to understand codebase structures and documentation.
Global Search — Execute powerful searches across projects, issues, and users to isolate specific development artifacts.
Identity Oversight — Access detailed profile information for the authenticated user to verify permissions and account context.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your development and operations data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

How it works

Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
Enter your GitLab Base URL and Personal Access Token (found in User Settings)
Start managing your projects from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Developers & Tech Leads — quickly check the status of a merge request or list open issues without manual dashboard navigation.
Project Managers — get a real-time overview of pipeline health and project activity via simple AI commands.
DevOps Engineers — automate the retrieval of file contents and project metadata for auditing and automation.

Built-in capabilities (12)

create_project_issue

Open an issue

get_my_gitlab_profile

Get user identity

get_project_details

Get project metadata

get_repository_file

Read file content

list_merge_requests

List merge requests

list_project_forks

List forks

list_project_issues

List project issues

list_project_pipelines

List CI/CD pipelines

list_visible_groups

List accessible groups

list_visible_projects

List accessible projects

search_gitlab_global

Search all GitLab

verify_api_connection

Check connection

See what your AI agent can do with GitLab

Why Windsurf?

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple GitLab tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

See it in action

GitLab in Windsurf

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Enterprise Security

Why run GitLab with Vinkius?

The GitLab connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 12 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.

You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect GitLab using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

GitLab and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect GitLab to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.

4,000+MCP Integrations

<40msResponse time

100%Fully managed

	Raw MCP	Vinkius
Ready-to-use MCPs	Find and configure each manually	4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection Setup	Manual coding & server setup	1-click instant connection
Server Hosting	You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)	100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & Privacy	Stored in plaintext config files	Bank-grade encrypted vault
Activity Visibility	Blind execution (no logs or tracking)	Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost Control	Runaway AI token spend risk	Automatic budget limits
Revoking Access	Must delete files or code to stop	1-click disconnect button

View step-by-step setup guide for Windsurf →

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
GitLab for Windsurf

Every request between Windsurf and GitLab is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Personal Access Token (PAT) for GitLab?

Does this support self-hosted GitLab instances?

Yes! Simply provide your instance's root URL (e.g., https://gitlab.my-company.com) in the 'GitLab Base URL' credential field.

What is a 'Project ID' in GitLab?

A Project ID is a unique numerical identifier for your project. You can also use the URL-encoded path (e.g., 'group%2Fproject') in most tools.

Can I see pipeline failures via the agent?

Yes! Use the 'list_project_pipelines' tool to retrieve the status of all recent pipelines, allowing you to quickly identify failed builds.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

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