Does this skill require a web browser?

No, it is designed to use the GitLab API and CLI commands exclusively, which is faster and more reliable for automated workflows.

Can Claude push code directly to the main branch?

No, the skill is hard-coded to never push directly to 'main' or 'master' branches, ensuring your production code remains protected.

What happens if my GitLab token expires?

If authentication issues occur during a push, the skill can automatically update the remote URL with the current token to restore access.

How are Merge Requests created?

Claude uses a specialized 'create_mr' tool to open merge requests, providing a link to the user once the branch is successfully pushed.

How does this skill authenticate with GitLab?

The skill uses a GITLAB_TOKEN environment variable to securely interact with the GitLab API and perform authenticated git operations.

GitLab Integration

Name: GitLab Integration
Author: OpenHands

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Collaboration Tools

Manages GitLab repositories, merge requests, and API interactions using secure token-based authentication.

About

The GitLab skill enables Claude to perform comprehensive repository management and CI/CD workflow tasks directly within the development environment. By leveraging the GitLab API and the GITLAB_TOKEN environment variable, it automates the creation of branches, handles code commits, and manages the full lifecycle of merge requests. This skill ensures best practices by preventing direct pushes to protected branches and provides automated troubleshooting for common authentication and remote URL issues, making it an essential tool for teams using GitLab for version control and collaboration.

Key Features

Smart branch management with 'openhands-workspace' detection
40 GitHub stars
Secure handling of GitLab authentication and permissions
Direct GitLab API interaction via curl for resource management
Automated Merge Request (MR) creation and description updates
Automatic remote URL reconfiguration for expired tokens

Use Cases

Automating the creation and submission of feature branches and merge requests
Streamlining team code reviews by generating detailed MR titles and descriptions
Programmatically interacting with GitLab APIs to manage issues or project settings

About

Key Features

Smart branch management with 'openhands-workspace' detection
40 GitHub stars
Secure handling of GitLab authentication and permissions
Direct GitLab API interaction via curl for resource management
Automated Merge Request (MR) creation and description updates
Automatic remote URL reconfiguration for expired tokens

Use Cases

Automating the creation and submission of feature branches and merge requests
Streamlining team code reviews by generating detailed MR titles and descriptions
Programmatically interacting with GitLab APIs to manage issues or project settings