GitLab is an open-core DevOps software platform for building, securing, and managing applications. The GitLab API provides comprehensive REST v4 and GraphQL access to projects, groups, users, issues, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, container registry, package registry, security scanning, and all GitLab resources.
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- Code, DevOps, Platform, Software Development, Source Control
- Created: 2023-11-10
- Modified: 2026-04-17
41 APIs covering REST v4 endpoints (Groups, Projects, Issues, Merge Requests, Pipelines, Jobs, Runners, Users, Packages, Container Registry, Vulnerabilities, and more), GraphQL, OAuth2, and Webhooks.
See apis.yml for the complete API inventory.
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| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| REST API v4 | Comprehensive REST API for managing projects, groups, users, issues, merge requests, pipelines, and all GitLab resources. |
| GraphQL API | Flexible query language API for requesting exactly the data you need with a versionless, non-breaking schema. |
| CI/CD Pipelines | Programmatically manage pipelines, jobs, runners, and deployment workflows. |
| Container Registry | Manage container images and repositories for Docker image lifecycle management. |
| Package Registry | Publish and manage packages across npm, Maven, PyPI, NuGet, Conan, and other formats. |
| Webhooks | Receive real-time notifications for events across projects, groups, and system-level actions. |
| OAuth 2.0 Authentication | Standards-based OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication for third-party applications. |
| Security Scanning | Access SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container scanning results through APIs. |
| Merge Request Management | Full lifecycle management of merge requests including creation, review, approval, and merge. |
| Issue Tracking | Create, manage, and query issues with labels, milestones, weights, and custom fields. |
| Repository Management | Manage repository files, branches, tags, commits, and merge operations. |
| Group and Project Management | Create and configure groups, subgroups, and projects with membership and permissions. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| DevOps Automation | Automate CI/CD pipeline creation, runner management, and deployment workflows. |
| Project Management | Programmatically manage issues, milestones, boards, and merge requests. |
| Infrastructure as Code | Manage GitLab configuration, groups, projects, and settings through APIs. |
| Security and Compliance | Access vulnerability reports, security scan results, and compliance data. |
| Migration and Integration | Bulk import projects, users, and data from other platforms. |
| Custom Tooling | Build custom developer tools, dashboards, and bots for GitLab workflows. |
| Container Management | Manage Docker images, Kubernetes clusters, and container deployments. |
| Analytics and Reporting | Extract project analytics, contribution data, and productivity metrics. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| GitLab Free | Core DevOps platform with unlimited repositories, CI/CD, issue tracking, and API access. |
| GitLab Premium | Advanced DevOps with merge request approvals, code owners, and priority support. |
| GitLab Ultimate | Enterprise DevOps with security scanning, compliance, and advanced API features. |
| GitLab Dedicated | Single-tenant SaaS deployment with dedicated infrastructure and enhanced security. |
Machine-readable API specifications organized by format.
13 OpenAPI specifications in openapi/ covering Groups, Projects, Admin, Broadcast Messages, Bulk Imports, OAuth2, Webhooks, and the main REST API.
52 standalone JSON Schema files in json-schema/.
52 JSON Structure files in json-structure/.
- GitLab API Context — 52 types, 268 properties
52 realistic example JSON files in examples/.
- GitLab Vocabulary — Unified taxonomy mapping 12 resources, 4 API types, 5 domains, and 6 personas
- GitLab Spectral Rules — 24 rules enforcing GitLab API conventions including snake_case paths and properties, Title Case tags
FN: Kin Lane
Email: kin@apievangelist.com