mcp-server-gitlab
The MCP GitLab Server is designed to provide a seamless API layer for interacting with private GitLab deployments. It offers comprehensive functionalities like accessing projects, viewing files, and managing commits and merge requests, supporting both hosted and local deployment options.
FAQ
Smithery-related Questions
Q: How to update a service deployed on Smithery?
A: Re-deploy the service after pushing code to the GitHub repository on the Smithery platform.
Q: How to configure Smithery environment variables?
A: The configuration form is auto-generated from the smithery.yaml file when creating a service on Smithery.
Q: What are the differences between Smithery and local deployment?
A: Smithery uses STDIO for communication which is ideal for AI integration, whereas local deployment uses HTTP REST APIs suitable for traditional applications.
Local Deployment Questions
Q: How to add authentication?
A: Add middleware for authentication in src/index.js.
Q: What to do if "Error fetching projects" occurs?
A: Verify GITLAB_URL and GITLAB_TOKEN in the .env file, check server access, and token permissions.
Q: How to obtain a GitLab access token?
A: Log into your GitLab, go to 'Settings' -> 'Access Tokens', and create a token with API permissions.