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GitLab CLI

Free#26 of 32 in Cli Tools

GitLab CLI: A free, open-source CLI for GitLab projects and merge requests. Ranked #26 of 32 in Cli Tools by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for gitLab terminal workflows.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
GitLab terminal workflows
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Open source
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Runs GitLab workflows directly from a terminal
- Supports project and merge request commands
- Free, open-source, and cross-platform
Where it doesn't
- Focused on GitLab rather than multi-service workflows
- Feature scope centers on projects and merge requests
- Requires comfort with command-line operations

Our verdict on GitLab CLI

GitLab CLI, commonly invoked as `glab`, brings GitLab workflows into a terminal. It is intended for developers and teams who manage GitLab projects and merge requests and prefer command-line interaction over a browser-only workflow. The tool is published in GitLab’s public repository, making its source available for inspection and contribution. Its focus is GitLab itself, rather than a general-purpose interface for multiple code-hosting services.

The project is open source and free to use, with support for Linux, macOS, and Windows. That combination makes it practical across common developer environments without tying usage to a hosted subscription tier. The platform fit is direct: commands operate against GitLab projects, while merge request work can stay within the terminal. Teams standardizing on GitLab can therefore keep repository and review tasks in scripts, shell sessions, or terminal-based routines, subject to the command coverage they need.

Its clearest strength is focused access to GitLab workflows and merge requests from the command line. That narrow scope can be an advantage for GitLab-centric users who want fewer context switches, but it also limits the tool’s relevance for teams working across several hosting platforms or seeking a broad developer-operations CLI. Choose GitLab CLI when GitLab is your primary code-hosting environment and terminal work is central to your process. Consider another tool when you need wider service coverage or capabilities beyond the published project and merge request workflow focus.

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GitLab CLI pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on gitlab.com

GitLab CLI fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Not verified
Open source	Yes
Package managers	Not verified
Interactive mode	Not verified
Shell completion	Not verified
Offline use	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Pricing	Free plan
Website	gitlab.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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