Gitlab ci MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Gitlab ci in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add gitlab-ci -e GITLAB_URL=... -e GITLAB_TOKEN=... -- uvx gitlab-ci-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-ci": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitlab-ci-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_URL": "...",
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Gitlab ci MCP server do?

GitLab CI/CD pipelines, jobs, schedules, merge requests and files, for GitLab SaaS or self-hosted instances.

Is the Gitlab ci 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 ci run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Gitlab ci to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gitlab-ci -e GITLAB_URL=... -e GITLAB_TOKEN=... -- uvx gitlab-ci-mcp

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