GitLab MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GitLab in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "url": "https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-darwin.mcpb

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

Download gitlab-mcp-server-darwin.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.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-windows.mcpb

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

Download gitlab-mcp-server-windows.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.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.4.0/gitlab-mcp-server-linux.mcpb

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

Download gitlab-mcp-server-linux.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.

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add gitlab -e GITLAB_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e GITLAB_TOKEN ghcr.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.4.0@sha256:a0ef01843875161060ec89225fe4091f95a7ae2a8984286a435752fc6089dcbb

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITLAB_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server:3.4.0@sha256:a0ef01843875161060ec89225fe4091f95a7ae2a8984286a435752fc6089dcbb"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the GitLab MCP server do?

GitLab REST API v4 coverage with meta-tools, resources and prompts, plus read-only and safe modes.

Is the 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 GitLab run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add GitLab to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http gitlab https://mcp.jmrp.io/gitlab

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