# GitLab Local

> Use this tool when you need to streamline merge request workflows on self-hosted and cloud GitLab instances. It solves problems such as manual ID specification and disorganized discussion threads by auto-detecting projects and merge requests, and provides inputs for listing, creating, and retrieving merge requests, with outputs including managed discussions and merged requests. Ideal for use in development workflows where efficient collaboration and version control are crucial.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/alexshul-gitlab-local  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/alexshul-gitlab-local

## Description

GitLab Local MCP provides tools for managing merge request workflows on self-hosted and cloud GitLab instances. It auto-detects the current project and merge request from the active git branch, eliminating manual ID specification. Supports listing, creating, and retrieving merge requests, managing discussion threads, resolving comments, approving, and merging — with full support for self-hosted GitLab deployments.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** version-control
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/alexshul-gitlab-local)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/alexshul/gitlab-local-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "alexshul-gitlab-local"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/alexshul-gitlab-local` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/alexshul-gitlab-local/pull`

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