Skip to content

Gitlab Manager

Verified

Manage GitLab repositories, merge requests, and issues via API. Use for tasks like creating repos, reviewing code in MRs, or tracking issues.

1,256 downloads
$ Add to .claude/skills/

About This Skill

# GitLab Manager

This skill allows interaction with GitLab.com via the API.

Prerequisites

  • GITLAB_TOKEN: A Personal Access Token with `api` scope must be set in the environment.

Usage

Use the provided Node.js script to interact with GitLab.

Script Location `scripts/gitlab_api.js`

Commands

#### 1. Create Repository Create a new project in GitLab. ```bash ./scripts/gitlab_api.js create_repo "<name>" "<description>" "<visibility>" # Visibility: private (default), public, internal ```

#### 2. List Merge Requests List MRs for a specific project. ```bash ./scripts/gitlab_api.js list_mrs "<project_path>" "[state]" # Project path: e.g., "jorgermp/my-repo" (will be URL encoded automatically) # State: opened (default), closed, merged, all ```

#### 3. Comment on Merge Request Add a comment (note) to a specific MR. Useful for code review. ```bash ./scripts/gitlab_api.js comment_mr "<project_path>" <mr_iid> "<comment_body>" ```

#### 4. Create Issue Open a new issue. ```bash ./scripts/gitlab_api.js create_issue "<project_path>" "<title>" "<description>" ```

Examples

Create a private repo: ```bash GITLAB_TOKEN=... ./scripts/gitlab_api.js create_repo "new-tool" "A cool new tool" "private" ```

Review an MR: ```bash # First list to find ID GITLAB_TOKEN=... ./scripts/gitlab_api.js list_mrs "jorgermp/my-tool" "opened" # Then comment GITLAB_TOKEN=... ./scripts/gitlab_api.js comment_mr "jorgermp/my-tool" 1 "Great work, but check indentation." ```

Use Cases

  • Manage GitLab repositories, merge requests, and issues via the API
  • Automate code review workflows for GitLab merge requests
  • Track and manage issues across GitLab projects programmatically
  • Create and configure GitLab repositories with automated setup
  • Perform bulk operations on GitLab projects and their resources

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Compatible with multiple platforms including claude-code, openclaw
  • +Well-documented with detailed usage instructions and examples
  • +Strong adoption with a large number of downloads and active users

Cons

  • -No built-in analytics or usage metrics dashboard
  • -Configuration may require familiarity with git & version control concepts

FAQ

What does Gitlab Manager do?
Manage GitLab repositories, merge requests, and issues via API. Use for tasks like creating repos, reviewing code in MRs, or tracking issues.
What platforms support Gitlab Manager?
Gitlab Manager is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Gitlab Manager?
Manage GitLab repositories, merge requests, and issues via the API. Automate code review workflows for GitLab merge requests. Track and manage issues across GitLab projects programmatically.

100+ free AI tools

Writing, PDF, image, and developer tools — all in your browser.

Next Step

Use the skill detail page to evaluate fit and install steps. For a direct browser workflow, move into a focused tool route instead of staying in broader support surfaces.