GitLab Feature Flags
Getting started with GitLab feature flags in Python

Getting started with GitLab feature flags in Python

3/26/2026 · Omid Khan

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This post introduces and explains the technical implementation of GitLab's feature flags capability. It details how GitLab exposes an Unleash-compatible API, enabling the use of Unleash client SDKs for local flag evaluation. The post provides a practical guide using a Python Flask application and the Unleash Python SDK, covering setup, credential management, application logic for checking flags, and real-time toggling. It highlights the benefits of using the SDK over the REST API for performance and security.

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