[FEATURE] GitLab Integration

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Problem Statement

Enhancement: Native GitLab Integration for Claude Code
Problem
Claude Code currently offers tight GitHub integration (MCP server, PR workflows, issue management, CI/CD status checks), but has no equivalent support for GitLab. Many teams and enterprises rely on GitLab as their primary platform for source control, code review, and CI/CD, and are unable to leverage Claude Code’s collaborative workflow features.

Proposed Solution

Proposed Enhancement
Add first-class GitLab support to Claude Code, on par with the existing GitHub integration. This would include:
∙ Merge Request workflows: Reading, creating, reviewing, and commenting on GitLab MRs
∙ Issue management: Creating, updating, searching, and commenting on GitLab issues
∙ CI/CD integration: Viewing pipeline status, job logs, and triggering pipelines
∙ Repository browsing: Fetching file contents, branches, tags, and commits via the GitLab API
∙ Webhook support: Subscribing to MR and pipeline activity for real-time feedback loops
∙ Self-hosted GitLab support: Many enterprises run self-managed GitLab instances; supporting configurable instance URLs is critical for adoption
Why This Matters
∙ GitLab has a significant market share, especially in enterprise and regulated environments
∙ Teams using GitLab are currently locked out of Claude Code’s most powerful collaborative features
∙ Supporting both platforms would make Claude Code a truly platform-agnostic development tool
∙ GitLab’s API is well-documented and follows similar REST/GraphQL patterns to GitHub, making implementation feasible
Suggested Approach
A GitLab MCP server (analogous to the existing GitHub MCP server) would be the most natural integration path, keeping the architecture consistent and extensible.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

I work on multiple GitLab repositories and need access from the native Claude app to continue my work from the Desktop or phone app.

Additional Context

GitLab is a major player in the enterprise market and deserves an appropriately tight integration.