Efficient GitLab

Token-efficient MCP server for GitLab with 5 meta-tools to discover, query, and execute GitLab capabilities.

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "detailobsessed-efficient-gitlab-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "efficient-gitlab-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com",
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "glpat-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

Efficient GitLab MCP lets you manage GitLab actions through a token-efficient MCP server. By exposing only a small set of meta-tools, you can discover, query, and execute GitLab capabilities without loading dozens of individual tools, while keeping security and performance in mind.

How to use

Connect your MCP client to the server by configuring an MCP entry that points to the local or remote launcher. You will interact with five meta-tools to discover categories, list tools, search by keywords, inspect parameter schemas, and execute a chosen tool.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you have Node.js 18 or later or Bun 1.0 or later installed on your system.

Install or start the MCP server options shown below. You can run the server through the standard installers demonstrated in the following configurations.

Configuration and usage examples

You configure the MCP client with one or more server definitions. The following examples show how to enable the MCP server through standard command wrappers using either npm/npx or Bun.

Security and best practices

Never commit tokens in code or configuration files. Use environment variables and .gitignore to protect sensitive data. Rotate tokens regularly and apply the principle of least privilege for all GitLab scopes.

Development notes

If you want to develop or contribute, follow the local development steps, including installing dependencies, building, and starting the server from source.

Available tools

list_categories

Discover available tool categories exposed by the MCP server.

list_tools

List tools within a specific category to understand available actions.

search_tools

Search for tools by keywords across all categories.

get_tool_schema

Return the full parameter schema required for a specific tool.

execute_tool

Execute a tool by name with provided parameters.