io.github.detailobsessed/efficient-gitlab

io.github.detailobsessed/efficient-gitlab

Token-efficient GitLab MCP: 167 tools via 3 meta-tools, field projection, keyset pagination

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "efficient-gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "efficient-gitlab-mcp-server@2.33.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKENrequiredsecretGitLab personal access token with API scope

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
2.33.0
Registry
active
Published
5/15/2026
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