What is the key difference between Gitlab MCP and Gitlab Mr MCP?

Gitlab MCP belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while Gitlab Mr MCP belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gitlab MCP or Gitlab Mr MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Gitlab MCP and Gitlab Mr MCP free or paid?

Gitlab MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gitlab Mr MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gitlab MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1,988 GitHub stars. Gitlab Mr MCP lists 6 tools with 2 views and 94 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gitlab MCP and Gitlab Mr MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Gitlab MCP vs Gitlab Mr MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gitlab MCP and Gitlab Mr MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Gitlab MCP

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Gitlab Mr MCP

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gitlab MCP if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose Gitlab Mr MCP if your workspace requires Version Control integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Gitlab MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Gitlab MCP Details

Choose Gitlab Mr MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: MR_MCP_GITLAB_TOKEN, MR_MCP_GITLAB_HOST, MR_MCP_MIN_ACCESS_LEVEL, MR_MCP_PROJECT_SEARCH_TERM.
Primary tools included: List GitLab projects accessible by token, Fetch open merge requests and their details, Retrieve and add comments on merge requests.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gitlab MCP Version Control	Gitlab Mr MCP kopfrechner Version Control
Summary	GitLab MCP server for projects, merge requests, issues, pipelines, wiki, releases, and more.	Interact seamlessly with issues and merge requests of your GitLab projects.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gitlab MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Gitlab Mr MCP Tools (6)

List GitLab projects accessible by token

Fetch open merge requests and their details

Retrieve and add comments on merge requests

Add comments on specific diff lines

Set merge request title and description

Fetch issue details

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Gitlab MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@zereight/mcp-gitlab@2.1.63"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Gitlab Mr MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kopfrechner-gitlab-mr-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kopfrechner-gitlab-mr-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MR_MCP_GITLAB_TOKEN": "YOUR_MR_MCP_GITLAB_TOKEN_HERE",
        "MR_MCP_GITLAB_HOST": "YOUR_MR_MCP_GITLAB_HOST_HERE",
        "MR_MCP_MIN_ACCESS_LEVEL": "YOUR_MR_MCP_MIN_ACCESS_LEVEL_HERE",
        "MR_MCP_PROJECT_SEARCH_TERM": "YOUR_MR_MCP_PROJECT_SEARCH_TERM_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Gitlab MCP is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Gitlab Mr MCP belongs to Version Control using local stdio subprocess. Select Gitlab MCP when you need capabilities focused on version control and Gitlab Mr MCP when you require tools for version control.

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