// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GITLAB TOOLS

88 tools from the Gitlab MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 88 GITLAB TOOLS
READ 43 tools
Read compare_branches Compare two branches, tags, or commits Read get_current_user Get details of the currently authenticated user Read get_environment Get details of a specific environment Read get_file_contents Get the contents of a file or directory from a GitLab project Read get_group Get details of a specific group Read get_group_wiki_page Get a specific wiki page for a GitLab group Read get_job Get details of a specific job Read get_job_log Get the raw log/trace output of a job Read get_job_log_smart Get a job Read get_merge_request_changes Get the changes/diffs for a merge request Read get_merge_request_commits Get the commits for a merge request Read get_pipeline Get details of a specific pipeline Read get_pipeline_summary Get a complete pipeline investigation summary: pipeline details, jobs grouped by stage, and log tails for f... Read get_project Get details of a GitLab project Read get_project_events Get recent events/activities for a GitLab project Read get_project_wiki_page Get a specific wiki page for a GitLab project Read get_repository_tree Get the repository file tree Read get_user Get details of a specific user Read list_branches List branches for a GitLab project Read list_commits Get commit history for a GitLab project Read list_environments List environments for a GitLab project Read list_group_members List all members of a GitLab group (including inherited members) Read list_group_projects List all projects (repositories) within a specific GitLab group Read list_group_subgroups List subgroups of a group Read list_group_wiki_pages List all wiki pages for a GitLab group Read list_groups List GitLab groups Read list_issue_discussions Fetch all discussions (threaded comments) for a GitLab issue Read list_issue_notes Fetch all comments and system notes for a GitLab issue Read list_issues Get issues for a GitLab project Read list_labels List labels for a GitLab project Read list_merge_request_discussions List all discussions (threaded comments) on a merge request Read list_merge_request_notes List all comments and notes on a merge request Read list_merge_requests Get merge requests for a GitLab project Read list_milestones List milestones for a GitLab project Read list_pipeline_jobs List jobs for a specific pipeline. Use scope=[ Read list_pipelines List pipelines for a GitLab project Read list_project_members List all members of a GitLab project (including inherited members) Read list_project_wiki_pages List all wiki pages for a GitLab project Read list_protected_branches List protected branches for a GitLab project Read list_releases List releases for a GitLab project Read list_tags List tags for a GitLab project Read list_users List GitLab users Read search_repositories Search for GitLab projects
WRITE 34 tools
Write cancel_auto_merge Cancel auto-merge for a merge request Write fork_repository Fork a GitLab project to your account or specified namespace Write protect_branch Protect a branch in a GitLab project Write approve_merge_request Approve a merge request Write create_branch Create a new branch in a GitLab project Write create_group Create a new GitLab group Write create_group_wiki_page Create a new wiki page for a GitLab group Write create_issue Create a new issue in a GitLab project Write create_issue_note Add a comment to an issue Write create_label Create a new label in a GitLab project Write create_merge_request Create a new merge request in a GitLab project Write create_merge_request_discussion Create a new discussion on a merge request Write create_merge_request_note Add a comment to a merge request Write create_milestone Create a new milestone in a GitLab project Write create_or_update_file Create or update a single file in a GitLab project Write create_project_wiki_page Create a new wiki page for a GitLab project Write create_release Create a new release for a GitLab project Write create_repository Create a new GitLab project Write create_tag Create a new tag in a GitLab project Write edit_group_wiki_page Edit an existing wiki page for a GitLab group Write edit_project_wiki_page Edit an existing wiki page for a GitLab project Write merge_merge_request Merge a merge request Write push_files Push multiple files to a GitLab project in a single commit Write set_auto_merge Set a merge request to merge when pipeline succeeds (auto-merge) Write unapprove_merge_request Remove your approval from a merge request Write update_group Update a GitLab group Write update_issue Update an existing issue Write update_label Update an existing label Write update_merge_request Update an existing merge request Write update_merge_request_note Edit a comment on a merge request Write update_milestone Update an existing milestone Write update_project Update a GitLab project Write upload_group_wiki_attachment Upload an attachment to a GitLab group wiki Write upload_project_wiki_attachment Upload an attachment to a GitLab project wiki
DESTRUCTIVE 5 tools
Destructive delete_branch Delete a branch from a GitLab project Destructive delete_group Delete a GitLab group Destructive delete_group_wiki_page Delete a wiki page from a GitLab group Destructive delete_project_wiki_page Delete a wiki page from a GitLab project Destructive unprotect_branch Remove protection from a branch
EXECUTE 6 tools
Execute cancel_job Cancel a running job Execute cancel_pipeline Cancel a running pipeline Execute trigger_pipeline Trigger a new pipeline for a branch or tag Execute retry_job Retry a failed job Execute retry_pipeline Retry failed jobs in a pipeline Execute rebase_merge_request Rebase a merge request onto the target branch

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Gitlab MCP server have? +

The Gitlab MCP server exposes 88 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Gitlab tools? +

Route the Gitlab server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Gitlab tools fall into? +

Gitlab tools are categorised as Read (43), Write (34), Destructive (5), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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