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GitLab MCP Server vs Advanced GitLab MCP server
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Go MCP server for GitLab: 2 dynamic tools reach 1000+ REST/GraphQL actions. Free/CE, no paid tier.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours GitLab MCP Server (97/100 against 85). GitLab MCP Server is hosted and callable through the gateway; Advanced GitLab MCP server runs on your own machine.
| GitLab MCP Server | Advanced GitLab MCP server | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | A97/100 | A85/100 |
| Adoption | Growing | Growing |
| GitHub stars | 37 | 6 |
| Downloads / week | – | 1.1k |
| Runs where | Hosted (remote) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | Yes | No |
| Tools | — | 58 |
| Write actions | — | 20 |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Last release | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-15 |
| Category | Developer tools | Developer tools |