Give your AI agent direct, structured GitLab access with glab CLI

339 · · April 27, 2026, 7:57 p.m.
Summary
This blog post explains how to integrate AI agents with the GitLab CLI (glab) to enhance the development workflow by giving AI reliable and structured access to project data. It highlights the benefits of using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to streamline interactions between the AI and GitLab, allowing for efficient task management, code reviews, and issue triaging without manual intervention or outdated information. The article provides practical examples and emphasizes the improvements in workflow automation and user experience that glab enables for developers when working with AI tools.