GitLab API
Access GitLab repositories, issues, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows programmatically through comprehensive REST and GraphQL APIs.
Verified
2026-02-03
At a glance
Essential information
About
GitLab API provides comprehensive access to GitLab's complete DevOps platform. Manage repositories, issues, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and security features programmatically through REST and GraphQL APIs.
What you can build
- Custom DevOps dashboards
- Automated CI/CD workflows
- Project management tools
- Code review automation
- Security scanning integrations
- Release management systems
- Team productivity analytics
- Repository migration tools
Pricing
View Pricing| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting from | Free |
| Notes | Free tier unlimited public/private repos. Premium $29/user/month, Ultimate $99/user/month for advanced features. |
Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.
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Authentication & Limits
View Docs- Auth type
- api_key
- Rate limits
- 10 requests per second per IP; 2,000 requests per minute per user. Higher limits on paid tiers.
Steps to get API key
- 1Sign in to GitLab account
- 2Go to User Settings > Access Tokens
- 3Click Create Personal Access Token
- 4Set name and expiration
- 5Select required scopes (api, read_api, etc.)
- 6Generate and copy token
- 7Use token in Authorization header or private-token parameter
FAQ
Yes, free tier includes unlimited repos and API access. Paid plans unlock advanced features like code owners and security scanning.
