How do I connect my GitLab instance?

You need to provide your GitLab Base URL and a Personal Access Token from your GitLab User Settings to Vinkius.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I create merge requests using my agent?

Yes, you can create new merge requests by providing a title through your AI client.

Does this work with self-hosted GitLab?

Yes, as long as you provide the correct Base URL for your self-hosted instance.

How does the agent access my files?

The agent uses the get_repository_file capability to read specific file contents from your repositories.

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

Log in to GitLab, go to User Settings > Access Tokens, and you can generate a new token with the 'api' scope there.

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 capabilities.

Can I see pipeline failures via the agent?

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

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Connect GitLab to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your DevSecOps lifecycle through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 16 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through GitLab.

01
List visible groups
This capability lists all the groups you have access to within GitLab.
02
Create project issue
Use this to open a new issue in a specific project.
03
Get my gitlab profile
This capability retrieves your authenticated GitLab user profile and identity information.
04
Get project details
This capability fetches detailed metadata for a specific GitLab project.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through GitLab.

05
Get repository file
Use this to read the actual content of a file within a repository.
06
List project issues
This capability returns a list of all issues associated with a project.
07
Verify API connection
This capability checks if your connection to the GitLab API is working correctly.
08
List merge requests
This capability retrieves a list of merge requests for a project.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through GitLab.

09
List project forks
Use this to see all forks of a specific project.
10
List project pipelines
This capability pulls a list of CI/CD pipelines for a project to check build status.
11
List visible projects
This capability lists all projects that are visible to your account.
12
Search gitlab global
This capability performs a search across all projects, issues, and users in your GitLab instance.

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through GitLab.

13
Create merge request
Use this to create a new merge request, provided you include a title.
14
Get merge request
This capability fetches the specific details of a merge request using its IID.
15
List branches
This capability returns a list of all branches in a project repository.
16
List project members
This capability lists all members who have access to a specific project.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Debugging

Ask your agent to read a specific log file or source file to identify why a pipeline failed.

Status Reporting

Get a quick summary of all open merge requests or recent pipeline successes for a project.

Issue Management

Tell your agent to create a new issue based on a bug you just found in your code.

Project Discovery

Search your entire GitLab instance for specific security patches or user permissions.

Automate a task

Put GitLab to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

GitLab works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put GitLab to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1027ms average. Fast in production.

GitLab is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1356ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 788ms
Slowest day: 1356ms
14-day trend: Slowing+17%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 16 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of GitLab, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with GitLab. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

GitLab Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HGGz1cvvAiFURJr2VDrjPMYuMzSMVPMdXMuy8wQ8/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — GitLab capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HGGz1cvvAiFURJr2VDrjPMYuMzSMVPMdXMuy8wQ8/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up GitLab in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GitLab owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams who live in GitLab and want to manage their workflow through an AI interface.

01
Developers
Check MR status or list open issues without opening a browser.
02
Project Managers
Get real-time updates on pipeline health and project activity.
03
DevOps Engineers
Automate the retrieval of file contents and project metadata for audits.

FAQ

Questions GitLab owners ask.

01
How do I connect my GitLab instance?
You need to provide your GitLab Base URL and a Personal Access Token from your GitLab User Settings to Vinkius.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I create merge requests using my agent?
Yes, you can create new merge requests by providing a title through your AI client.
04
Does this work with self-hosted GitLab?
Yes, as long as you provide the correct Base URL for your self-hosted instance.
05
How does the agent access my files?
The agent uses the get_repository_file capability to read specific file contents from your repositories.
06
How do I get a Personal Access Token (PAT) for GitLab?
Log in to GitLab, go to User Settings > Access Tokens, and you can generate a new token with the 'api' scope there.
07
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.
08
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 capabilities.
09
Can I see pipeline failures via the agent?
Yes! Use the 'list_project_pipelines' capability to retrieve the status of all recent pipelines, allowing you to quickly identify failed builds.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List visible groups

Create project issue

Get my gitlab profile

Get project details

05-08

Get repository file

List project issues

Verify API connection

List merge requests

09-12

List project forks

List project pipelines

List visible projects

Search gitlab global

13-16

Create merge request

Get merge request

List branches

List project members

What teams actually run

Rapid Debugging

Status Reporting

Issue Management

Project Discovery

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect my GitLab instance?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create merge requests using my agent?

Does this work with self-hosted GitLab?

How does the agent access my files?

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

Does this support self-hosted GitLab instances?

What is a 'Project ID' in GitLab?

Can I see pipeline failures via the agent?

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