GitLab 18.6 empowers developers and security teams with AI choice and governance.

GitLab is a complete DevOps platform delivered as a single application, offering integrated tools for version control, CI/CD, issue tracking, and collaboration. Users can learn about GitLab's DevOps workflow, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration features to streamline their software development lifecycle and accelerate delivery.

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GitLab 18.6 introduces enhanced AI capabilities with GitLab Duo Agent Platform, including improved Planner and Security Analyst agents now available by default. The release adds support for the open-source gpt-oss-120b model, enables end-user model selection for cloud-connected self-managed instances, and brings Web IDE functionality to air-gapped deployments. Security improvements include custom business context labels for vulnerability prioritization and a new Security Manager role. Self-managed instances now default to the modern interface, providing a consistent experience across deployment types.

GitLab 18.6: From configuration to control

Platform security with awareness and authority