The GitLab CLI (glab) can serve as an MCP server, giving AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and GitLab Duo direct, structured access to GitLab projects. By running `glab mcp serve`, agents can read issues, review merge requests, check pipeline status, and write back to GitLab without manual copy-pasting. The CLI automatically outputs JSON when invoked via MCP, providing clean structured data. Beyond built-in commands, agents can access the full GitLab REST and GraphQL API through `glab api`. Upcoming improvements include agent-aware help text and machine-readable error output.
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