Get started with GitLab Duo Agent Platform: The complete guide

This post introduces the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, detailing its evolution from Duo Pro/Enterprise to a many-to-many team-agent collaboration model. It outlines the core components: Duo Agentic Chat, Duo CLI, Agents (foundational, custom, external), Flows (foundational and custom), AI Catalog, AI Menu, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). It also defines essential terminology and references related documentation for customization options like AGENTS.md, custom rules, agent skills, and review instructions. The post serves as a comprehensive guide to getting started with the platform.