Connects Claude directly to GitLab's API so you can query issues, merge requests, and project data without switching contexts. You'd reach for this when you're deep in a coding session and need to check MR status, fetch issue details, or review pipeline results without leaving your conversation. The streamable HTTP transport means it works through GitLab's standard v4 API endpoints, giving you programmatic access to the same operations you'd normally do through their web interface. Useful for teams already living in GitLab who want to keep their workflow in one place instead of bouncing between tools.
claude mcp add --transport http com.gitlab-mcp https://gitlab.com/api/v4/mcp