Can I access documentation for specific GitLab versions?

Yes, absolutely. GitLab Docs supports building and running Docker images for any specific GitLab release (e.g., 18.7.2) or the `latest` version, ensuring that the documentation provided to your AI assistant matches your GitLab deployment precisely.

What is GitLab Docs MCP Server?

GitLab Docs is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide AI assistants and other MCP clients with searchable, version-specific access to official GitLab documentation. It indexes markdown content from various GitLab open-source repositories.

Which GitLab repositories are indexed by this tool?

The server comprehensively indexes documentation from key GitLab repositories, including GitLab CE/EE (main application), GitLab Runner, Omnibus GitLab, Gitaly, GitLab Pages, and GitLab Agent, offering a broad knowledge base.

What are the main benefits for developers using GitLab Docs?

Developers gain rapid, AI-powered access to accurate, up-to-date, and version-specific GitLab documentation directly within their AI environment. This streamlines troubleshooting, accelerates learning, and improves understanding of complex configurations, boosting productivity.

How does GitLab Docs integrate with AI assistants?

It integrates as an MCP server with compatible AI clients (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline). Once configured, it provides tools like `search_docs` and `get_doc` which AI assistants can use to directly query and retrieve relevant GitLab documentation.

GitLab Docs: Searchable GitLab Documentation for AI Assistants

关于

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server indexes markdown documentation from various GitLab open-source repositories, including GitLab CE/EE, Runner, Omnibus, Gitaly, Pages, and Agent. It creates a full-text searchable SQLite FTS5 index, allowing AI assistants and other MCP clients to retrieve precise, version-specific information. Optimized with sparse checkout and filters for a compact Docker image, the server enhances AI tools by providing a rich, contextual knowledge base about GitLab products.

主要功能

Optimized Docker image utilizing sparse checkout and filters for minimal size
Indexes documentation from multiple GitLab repositories (CE/EE, Runner, Omnibus, Gitaly, Pages, Agent)
0 GitHub stars
Full-text search across official GitLab documentation using SQLite FTS5
Supports version-specific documentation builds for any GitLab release or latest
Published to the MCP Community Registry for easy discovery and integration

使用案例

Integrating comprehensive GitLab documentation search capabilities into MCP-compatible development environments and AI clients.
Empowering AI assistants to answer specific questions about GitLab features and configurations using verified documentation.
Providing instant, version-specific access to GitLab documentation for developers, administrators, and support personnel.

关于

主要功能

Optimized Docker image utilizing sparse checkout and filters for minimal size
Indexes documentation from multiple GitLab repositories (CE/EE, Runner, Omnibus, Gitaly, Pages, Agent)
0 GitHub stars
Full-text search across official GitLab documentation using SQLite FTS5
Supports version-specific documentation builds for any GitLab release or latest
Published to the MCP Community Registry for easy discovery and integration

使用案例

Integrating comprehensive GitLab documentation search capabilities into MCP-compatible development environments and AI clients.
Empowering AI assistants to answer specific questions about GitLab features and configurations using verified documentation.
Providing instant, version-specific access to GitLab documentation for developers, administrators, and support personnel.