Advanced GitLab MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Advanced GitLab in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add advanced-gitlab -e GITLAB_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @structured-world/gitlab-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "advanced-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@structured-world/gitlab-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/structured-world/gitlab-mcp/releases/download/gitlab-mcp-v13.0.0/gitlab-mcp-13.0.0.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download gitlab-mcp-13.0.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Advanced GitLab MCP server do?

64 CQRS tools exposing 235 GitLab operations across 26 entity types

Is the Advanced GitLab MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Advanced GitLab run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Advanced GitLab to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add advanced-gitlab -e GITLAB_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @structured-world/gitlab-mcp

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