Can I perform operations not covered by the standard commands?

Yes, the skill includes 'glab api' support, which allows you to interact with any GitLab API endpoint directly for custom project operations.

Can I use this skill to debug CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, you can check pipeline status, list recent runs, and stream live job logs using the 'glab ci trace' command to identify failures quickly.

How does the glab skill help with Merge Requests?

It allows you to create, list, view, and merge MRs directly through Claude, including support for draft MRs, squash merges, and local branch checkouts.

Does it support complex issue descriptions?

Absolutely. The skill provides multiple methods for creating issues with multiline descriptions, including using temporary files for complex markdown formatting.

Is authentication required to use the glab skill?

Yes, you must be authenticated via 'glab auth login' or have a valid GITLAB_TOKEN environment variable configured for the skill to interact with your repositories.

GitLab CLI (glab)

Name: GitLab CLI (glab)
Author: ianphil

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Collaboration Tools

Manages GitLab merge requests, issues, and CI/CD pipelines directly through the Claude interface using the glab CLI.

The glab skill integrates GitLab's powerful command-line interface into Claude Code, enabling developers to streamline their GitLab workflow without leaving the terminal. It provides comprehensive support for creating and reviewing merge requests, managing project issues, and debugging CI/CD pipelines in real-time. Whether you are automating MR creation with complex descriptions or monitoring live job traces, this skill ensures seamless interaction with GitLab repositories, improving developer productivity and team collaboration by eliminating the need to context-switch to the browser.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Comprehensive issue management including filtering and multiline description support

03Local branch management and MR checkout capabilities for testing

04Interactive Merge Request creation, review, and merging workflows

05Real-time CI/CD pipeline monitoring and live job log streaming

06Direct GitLab API access for advanced project operations not covered by standard commands

Use Cases

01Automating the creation of detailed Merge Requests with labels, assignees, and auto-closing issue links

02Debugging failed CI/CD pipelines by streaming live logs and retrying specific jobs directly from the terminal

03Managing project backlogs by searching, listing, and updating issues using AI-assisted command generation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ianphil/my-skills glab

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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