GitLab AI Code Review

AI Code Review for GitLab Cloud & Self-Managed

Full support for GitLab Cloud (gitlab.com) and Self-Managed instances. Human-in-the-loop approval. Multi-model AI (Claude, Gemini, GPT). Threaded MR discussions. Setup in 5 minutes.

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Setup by Platform

GitLab Cloud

gitlab.com hosted service

How to set up

1Go to GitLab → User Settings → Access Tokens
2Click "Add new token"
3Name it "Git AutoReview"
4Select the "api" scope (full API access)
5Copy the generated token
6Open Git AutoReview Settings (Cmd+Shift+P → "Git AutoReview: Open Settings")
7Go to the Repositories tab and click "Add Repository"
8Select "GitLab" as the platform
9Enter your group or username and project name
10Paste the token when prompted

Create Access Token

Required scope: api

GitLab Self-Managed

Self-hosted GitLab instance

How to set up

1Go to your GitLab instance → User Settings → Access Tokens
2Create a token with "api" scope
3Copy the generated token
4Open Git AutoReview Settings (Cmd+Shift+P → "Git AutoReview: Open Settings")
5Go to the Repositories tab and click "Add Repository"
6Select "GitLab" as the platform
7Enter your Self-Managed instance URL (e.g., https://gitlab.company.com)
8Enter the group and project name
9Paste the token when prompted

Tip: Git AutoReview can auto-detect self-managed instances by probing /api/v4/version on unknown hosts.

Required scope: api

What GitLab features does Git AutoReview support?

Threaded Discussions

AI comments are published as threaded, resolvable discussions on MR diffs. Team members can resolve each discussion independently.

Auto-Detection

gitlab.com is detected immediately from git remote URLs. Self-managed instances are detected by probing /api/v4/version on unknown hosts.

Modern Diffs API

Uses the /diffs endpoint for fetching MR changes instead of deprecated alternatives. Reliable and future-proof.

Human-in-the-Loop

AI generates suggestions as drafts. You review, approve, or reject each one before publishing to the MR.

How do you configure SSL/TLS for GitLab Self-Managed?

For self-managed GitLab instances with self-signed certificates, Git AutoReview provides SSL/TLS options in Settings:

Skip TLS Verification

Disable certificate verification for development or internal instances with self-signed certificates. Not recommended for production.

Custom CA Certificate

Specify a custom CA certificate file path for instances using internal certificate authorities. This is the recommended approach for enterprise self-managed instances.

Tip: Both options are available in VS Code Settings under gitAutoreview.gitlab. The custom CA certificate is safer than skipping TLS entirely.

Security & Privacy

PAT stored in VS Code SecretStorage (encrypted via OS keychain)
Code sent only to your chosen AI provider
No data stored on Git AutoReview servers
Works behind corporate firewalls (Self-Managed)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Git AutoReview work with GitLab?

Git AutoReview is a VS Code extension that connects to GitLab using a Personal Access Token (PAT). It fetches merge request diffs, sends them to your chosen AI provider (Claude, Gemini, or GPT), and presents suggestions as drafts. You review and approve each suggestion before publishing as threaded discussions on the MR.

Does Git AutoReview support GitLab Self-Managed?

Yes, full support including auto-detection. Git AutoReview probes unknown hosts via /api/v4/version to detect self-managed GitLab instances. Just set your instance URL when adding the repository and provide a PAT with api scope.

What permissions does the GitLab PAT need?

The PAT needs the 'api' scope, which provides full API access for reading merge requests and posting threaded discussions. Tokens are stored encrypted in VS Code SecretStorage.

How long does setup take?

About 5 minutes. Install the Git AutoReview extension from VS Code Marketplace, create a Personal Access Token in GitLab with api scope, add your repository in Settings, and start reviewing merge requests.

Is this secure for enterprise self-managed instances?

Yes. Your PAT is stored in VS Code SecretStorage (encrypted). Code is sent only to your chosen AI provider (Anthropic, Google, or OpenAI). No data is stored on Git AutoReview servers. It works behind corporate firewalls for self-managed instances.

Can I use Git AutoReview with both GitLab and GitHub?

Yes. Add multiple repositories in the Repositories tab of Settings. Each repository can be on a different platform. The extension uses the correct API for each.

Does Git AutoReview auto-publish comments to GitLab?

No. Git AutoReview uses a human-in-the-loop approach. AI generates review suggestions as drafts. You review each one, approve or reject it, and only then publish approved comments as threaded discussions on your merge request.

Ready to start reviewing GitLab merge requests?

Setup takes 5 minutes. Free tier: 3 reviews/day (10/day after email registration). No credit card required.

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Setup by Platform

GitLab Cloud

gitlab.com hosted service

How to set up

1Go to GitLab → User Settings → Access Tokens
2Click "Add new token"
3Name it "Git AutoReview"
4Select the "api" scope (full API access)
5Copy the generated token
6Open Git AutoReview Settings (Cmd+Shift+P → "Git AutoReview: Open Settings")
7Go to the Repositories tab and click "Add Repository"
8Select "GitLab" as the platform
9Enter your group or username and project name
10Paste the token when prompted

Create Access Token

Required scope: api

GitLab Self-Managed

Self-hosted GitLab instance

How to set up

1Go to your GitLab instance → User Settings → Access Tokens
2Create a token with "api" scope
3Copy the generated token
4Open Git AutoReview Settings (Cmd+Shift+P → "Git AutoReview: Open Settings")
5Go to the Repositories tab and click "Add Repository"
6Select "GitLab" as the platform
7Enter your Self-Managed instance URL (e.g., https://gitlab.company.com)
8Enter the group and project name
9Paste the token when prompted

Tip: Git AutoReview can auto-detect self-managed instances by probing /api/v4/version on unknown hosts.

Required scope: api

What GitLab features does Git AutoReview support?

Threaded Discussions

AI comments are published as threaded, resolvable discussions on MR diffs. Team members can resolve each discussion independently.

Auto-Detection

gitlab.com is detected immediately from git remote URLs. Self-managed instances are detected by probing /api/v4/version on unknown hosts.

Modern Diffs API

Uses the /diffs endpoint for fetching MR changes instead of deprecated alternatives. Reliable and future-proof.

Human-in-the-Loop

AI generates suggestions as drafts. You review, approve, or reject each one before publishing to the MR.

How do you configure SSL/TLS for GitLab Self-Managed?

For self-managed GitLab instances with self-signed certificates, Git AutoReview provides SSL/TLS options in Settings:

Skip TLS Verification

Disable certificate verification for development or internal instances with self-signed certificates. Not recommended for production.

Custom CA Certificate

Specify a custom CA certificate file path for instances using internal certificate authorities. This is the recommended approach for enterprise self-managed instances.

Tip: Both options are available in VS Code Settings under gitAutoreview.gitlab. The custom CA certificate is safer than skipping TLS entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Git AutoReview work with GitLab?

Does Git AutoReview support GitLab Self-Managed?

What permissions does the GitLab PAT need?

The PAT needs the 'api' scope, which provides full API access for reading merge requests and posting threaded discussions. Tokens are stored encrypted in VS Code SecretStorage.

How long does setup take?

Is this secure for enterprise self-managed instances?

Can I use Git AutoReview with both GitLab and GitHub?

Yes. Add multiple repositories in the Repositories tab of Settings. Each repository can be on a different platform. The extension uses the correct API for each.

Does Git AutoReview auto-publish comments to GitLab?