GitLab vs GitLab: MCP server comparison
GitLab MCP Server and Advanced GitLab MCP server side by side: tools, transport, auth, license and activity, measured from GitHub, npm and PyPI.
Which one to pick
- Pick GitLab MCP Server if you want a remote endpoint and nothing to install.
- GitLab MCP Server has at least twice the GitHub stars.
Built only from the numbers below. It changes when they do.
Side by side
| Feature | GitLab MCP Server | Advanced GitLab MCP server |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Community | Community |
| Automated checks | 100/100 · Verified | 100/100 · Verified |
| Transport | stdio, remote | stdio |
| Auth | mixed | mixed |
| Tools | — | 4 |
| Settings (env vars) | 124 | 3 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | 51 | 8 |
| Downloads, 30 days | 1,227 | — |
| Latest version | 3.5.0 | 13.3.1 |
| Last commit | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 |
| Install | https://github.com/jmrplens/gitlab-mcp-server/releases/download/v3.5.0/gitlab-mcp-server-darwin.mcpb | npx -y @structured-world/gitlab-mcp |
Tools compared
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Only in Advanced GitLab MCP server 4
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GitLab MCP Server vs Advanced GitLab MCP server questions
Is GitLab MCP Server or Advanced GitLab MCP server better?
Pick GitLab MCP Server if you want a remote endpoint and nothing to install. GitLab MCP Server has at least twice the GitHub stars. The right pick depends on which of these matters for your setup.
Can I use GitLab MCP Server and Advanced GitLab MCP server together?
Yes. MCP clients load several servers at once; add both to the same config and give each its own name.