GitLab Documentation MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GitLab Documentation in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add gitlab-documentation -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/nunolima/gitlab-docs-mcp:18.7

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-documentation": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/nunolima/gitlab-docs-mcp:18.7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the GitLab Documentation MCP server do?

Searchable access to GitLab documentation from multiple repositories with full-text search.

Is the GitLab Documentation MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does GitLab Documentation 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 Documentation to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gitlab-documentation -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/nunolima/gitlab-docs-mcp:18.7

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