GitLab Docs

Name: GitLab Docs
Author: ozanmutlu

by ozanmutluversion 1.1.20i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.ozanmutlu/gitlab-docs

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Search and browse 2,900+ official GitLab documentation pages via MCP

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

These three are never merged into one score: opinions, measurements and popularity are different things.

User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiNot measured yet★ –

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-docs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitlab-docs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add gitlab-docs -- npx -y gitlab-docs-mcp

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-docs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitlab-docs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "gitlab-docs": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitlab-docs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 6, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account ozanmutlu, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 0% of the other 1385 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 91% of the other 1385 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1385 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is GitLab Docs safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.1.20) reached the registry 4 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: GitHub, Desktop Commander, Cloudflare MCP

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README from the maker

Open the README

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GitLab Docs MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that provides AI assistants instant access to GitLab's official documentation.

Features

Intelligent Search - Fast, relevance-ranked search across all docs
Section Filtering - Target specific areas (CI/CD, API, Admin, etc.)
Full Content Access - Retrieve complete documentation pages
Always Up-to-Date - Automatically synced with latest GitLab docs
Universal Compatibility - Works with any MCP-compatible AI assistant

Installation

This server works with any MCP-compatible AI assistant. The Model Context Protocol allows AI assistants to connect to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

1. Open MCP Configuration

Press ⌘ + Shift + P (or Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows/Linux), type MCP: Open User Configuration, and press Enter.

2. Add to `mcp.json`:

"servers": { "gitlab-docs": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "gitlab-docs-mcp"] } } }

3. Reload VS Code

Press ⌘ + Shift + P (or Ctrl + Shift + P ), type Developer: Reload Window, and press Enter.

Alternative: You can also manually create/edit the file at:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/mcp.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Code\User\mcp.json
Linux: ~/.config/Code/User/mcp.json

Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop is a standalone desktop application by Anthropic that supports MCP servers.

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

"mcpServers": { "gitlab-docs": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "gitlab-docs-mcp"] } } }

Restart Claude Desktop.

Cursor IDE

Cursor has built-in MCP support. Create or edit the MCP configuration file:

1. Create/Edit Configuration File

Project-specific: .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
Global: ~/.cursor/mcp.json in your home directory

2. Add Server Configuration:

"mcpServers": { "gitlab-docs": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "gitlab-docs-mcp"] } } }

3. Restart Cursor

Other MCP Clients

For other MCP-compatible clients (Zed, Windsurf, etc.), configure them to run:

npx -y gitlab-docs-mcp

Refer to your client's MCP configuration documentation for the specific format required.

Usage

Once configured, simply ask your AI assistant about GitLab:

Example Conversations:

You: "How do I set up a CI/CD pipeline in GitLab?"

Assistant: [Searches GitLab docs and provides detailed pipeline configuration guide]

You: "Show me how to configure GitLab Runner on Ubuntu" Assistant: [Retrieves GitLab Runner installation documentation]

You: "What are the GraphQL mutations for updating issues?" Assistant: [Searches API docs and shows GraphQL mutation examples]

You: "Explain GitLab's authentication options" Assistant: [Provides overview from authentication documentation]

The AI assistant will automatically use the GitLab Docs MCP server to search documentation and provide accurate, up-to-date answers.

Available Tools

`searchGitLabDocs`

Search across 2,900+ GitLab documentation pages with intelligent ranking.

Parameters:

query - Search terms
maxResults - Maximum results (default: 10, max: 50)
section - Filter by section: ci, api, user, admin, development

`getDocPage`

Retrieve the complete content of a specific documentation page.

Parameters:

path - Document path (e.g., "ci/yaml/_index.md")

`listDocSections`

Browse available documentation sections and their structure.

Troubleshooting

Server not responding?

Ensure Node.js 22.13+ or 24+ is installed: node --version
Restart your AI assistant/client completely
Check application logs for MCP connection errors

Documentation out of date? The server automatically uses the latest published version from npm. Simply restart your MCP client to get updates.

Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please visit the GitHub repository.

License

MIT - see LICENSE file for details.

GitLab Docs

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

GitHub

Desktop Commander

Cloudflare MCP

README from the maker

GitLab Docs MCP Server

Features

Installation

GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

Claude Desktop

Cursor IDE

Other MCP Clients

Usage

Available Tools

searchGitLabDocs

getDocPage

listDocSections

Troubleshooting

Contributing

License

`searchGitLabDocs`

`getDocPage`

`listDocSections`