Give your AI agent direct GitLab access with glab CLI

What this post added

This post introduces the integration of the GitLab CLI (`glab`) with AI agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It details how `glab` provides AI agents with direct, structured access to GitLab projects, enabling them to read issues, comment on merge requests, check pipeline status, and perform other actions programmatically. Key technical aspects include the `glab mcp serve` command to start the MCP server, the automatic addition of `--output json` for structured data, and the use of `glab api` for authenticated access to the full GitLab REST and GraphQL API surface. The post also highlights upcoming improvements like agent-aware help text and machine-readable errors.