gitlab-mcp init

Alias for gitlab-mcp setup --mode=local. Runs the setup wizard in local (stdio) mode, skipping mode selection.

Usage

bash

gitlab-mcp init

Behavior

Equivalent to:

bash

gitlab-mcp setup --mode=local

The wizard runs through:

GitLab instance — gitlab.com or self-hosted URL
Authentication — Token entry with optional browser launch
Connection test — Verify API access
Tool configuration — Preset, manual, or advanced
Client detection — Find installed MCP clients
Installation — Write config to selected clients

When to Use

Use init when you:

Want a local stdio setup for AI IDE clients
Don't need Docker/server deployment
Want to skip the mode selection prompt

Examples

bash

# Via npx
npx @structured-world/gitlab-mcp init

# If installed globally
gitlab-mcp init

See Also

gitlab-mcp setup — full wizard with mode selection
gitlab-mcp install — install to specific clients only
Local stdio deployment