By name: gitlab-mcp description: GitLab API access via MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). Use when interacting with GitLab projects, merge requests, issues, pipelines, branches, labels, milestones, wiki pages, releases, or users. Supports all standard GitLab operations including CRUD for issues/MRs, code review with diff comments, pipeline management, and repository operations. Requires GITLAB_TOKEN environment variable (or prompts user for token).
GitLab MCP Skill
Access GitLab API through the @zereight/mcp-gitlab MCP server.
Authentication & Configuration
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
GITLAB_TOKEN |
Personal Access Token (required, prompts if unset) | — |
GITLAB_API_URL |
GitLab API endpoint | https://gitlab.com/api/v4 |
# Example: use self-hosted GitLab
export GITLAB_TOKEN="glpat-xxx"
export GITLAB_API_URL="https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4"
Usage
Execute tools via the executor script:
# Call a tool
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/executor.py" --call '{"tool": "tool_name", "arguments": {...}}'
# List available tools
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/executor.py" --list
# Describe a specific tool's parameters
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/executor.py" --describe tool_name
Replace $SKILL_DIR with the actual discovered path of this skill directory.
Tool Categories
Select the appropriate reference for detailed tool documentation:
| Category | Tools | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Merge Requests | merge, approve, diffs, threads, notes, draft notes | references/merge-requests.md |
| Issues | CRUD, notes, links, discussions | references/issues.md |
| Repositories | search, create, file contents, push, fork, tree | references/repositories.md |
| Branches & Commits | create branch, diffs, commits | references/branches.md |
| Projects & Namespaces | project info, members, groups, iterations | references/projects.md |
| Labels | CRUD | references/labels.md |
| Pipelines | list, create, retry, cancel, jobs | references/pipelines.md |
| Milestones | CRUD, burndown, associated issues/MRs | references/milestones.md |
| Wiki | CRUD | references/wiki.md |
| Releases | CRUD, evidence, asset download | references/releases.md |
| Users & Events | user info, events, uploads, attachments | references/users.md |
| Configuration | environment variables, setup options | references/configuration.md |