GitLab MCP Server
GitLab's official MCP server, generally available since GitLab 19.5 (Oct 15, 2026): agents work across code, merge requests, work items and pipelines under your GitLab permissions.
MCP server · Pricing: Included on GitLab Free, Premium and Ultimate (see site)
Pros
- Official, GA and available on all GitLab tiers
- Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Codex, Kiro, Zed and more
- Respects existing GitLab permissions
Cons
- GitLab.com rate limits: 60 calls/min on Free, 600 on Premium/Ultimate
- Only useful if your code lives on GitLab
Recent changes
- 2026-10-15 GitLab MCP server is generally available with GitLab 19.5, on Free, Premium and Ultimate tiers. Source
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FAQ
What is GitLab MCP Server?
GitLab MCP Server is a mcp server. GitLab's official MCP server, generally available since GitLab 19.5 (Oct 15, 2026): agents work across code, merge requests, work items and pipelines under your GitLab permissions.
How much does GitLab MCP Server cost?
Included on GitLab Free, Premium and Ultimate (see site). BuildJury only states prices confirmed on the official pricing page; check https://docs.gitlab.com/user/gitlab_duo/model_context_protocol/mcp_server/ for current plans.
What is GitLab MCP Server best for?
BuildJury ranks GitLab MCP Server for: MCP servers (#4).
What are the downsides of GitLab MCP Server?
GitLab.com rate limits: 60 calls/min on Free, 600 on Premium/Ultimate. Only useful if your code lives on GitLab.