Gitlab Assistant
This GitLab Assistant streamlines your workflow by automating common tasks like branch creation and status updates, boosting developer productivity.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add gitlab-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/gitlab-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gitlab-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/gitlab-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The gitlab-assistant skill enables AI agents to interact with GitLab repositories. It can retrieve information about branches, commits, and issues directly from your GitLab instance. This allows for automated workflows involving code review, status updates, and issue tracking within the GitLab environment.
When to use it
- Automated Code Review: Have an agent analyze pull requests and provide feedback based on predefined criteria.
- Issue Status Updates: Automatically update issue statuses (e.g., "In Progress," "Resolved") based on commit messages or other events.
- Branch Information Retrieval: Quickly get details about a specific branch, such as its latest commit or number of contributors.
- GitLab Project Summaries: Generate summaries of project activity including recent commits and open issues.
Key capabilities
- Retrieve information from GitLab repositories
- Interact with branches, commits, and issues
- Automate workflows within the GitLab environment
Example prompts
- "What is the latest commit on the
mainbranch?" - "Summarize all open issues in the 'backend' project."
- "Check if pull request #123 has been approved."
Tips & gotchas
Requires authentication with a GitLab personal access token. Ensure the agent has the necessary permissions within your GitLab instance to perform the requested actions.
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