Overview
This skill handles branch-related tasks in GitLab via MCP tools. Focus on one operation per call for efficiency.
Available Tools
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get_branches: Get branches in a GitLab project, optionally filtered.- •Parameters:
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project_id(str): Optional. - Project ID or path - •
search(Optional[str]): Optional. - Filter branches by name containing this term - •
regex(Optional[str]): Optional. - Filter branches by regex pattern on name - •
branch(Optional[str]): Optional. - Branch name
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create_branch: Create a new branch in a GitLab project from a reference.- •Parameters:
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project_id(str): Optional. - Project ID or path - •
branch(str): Optional. - New branch name - •
ref(str): Optional. - Reference to create from (branch/tag/commit SHA)
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delete_branch: Delete a branch or all merged branches in a GitLab project.- •Parameters:
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project_id(str): Optional. - Project ID or path - •
branch(Optional[str]): Optional. - Branch name to delete - •
delete_merged_branches(Optional[bool]): Optional. - Delete all merged branches (excluding protected) - •
ctx(Optional[Context]): Optional. - MCP context for progress
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Usage Instructions
- •Identify the project_id (e.g., from query or prior context).
- •Call the appropriate tool with minimal params.
- •Handle pagination if results exceed limits (use MCP's built-in support).
Examples
- •List branches: Call
get_brancheswith project_id="my/project" and search="feature". - •Create:
create_branchwith project_id="123", branch="new-feature", ref="main". - •Delete merged:
delete_branchwith project_id="123", delete_merged_branches=true.
Error Handling
- •Missing params: Retry with required fields.
- •404: Branch/project not found—verify IDs.
- •Rate limits: Wait and retry.