GitLab for VS Code review
A VS Code extension for running GitLab SAST scans and reviewing findings in the editor.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
GitLab for VS Code connects the editor to GitLab services, letting developers run GitLab Static Application Security Testing scans and inspect findings without leaving VS Code. It suits individual developers and teams working with GitLab.com or GitLab Self-Managed projects who want security review inside their coding environment. The extension runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is distributed through VS Code.
Its focus is a close fit with GitLab's broader DevSecOps workflows, rather than a general-purpose security plugin for several hosting platforms or IDEs. Developers can connect the extension to GitLab projects, view security findings in the editor, and review vulnerability details and descriptions. That makes it useful for teams that already rely on GitLab; organizations seeking cross-platform or multi-IDE coverage should consider a broader tool.
The extension is free to distribute, while GitLab subscriptions govern platform and security capabilities. According to the published plans, Free is $0 per user per month and includes core GitLab platform features; Premium is $29 per user per month with annual billing and adds advanced collaboration and DevSecOps capabilities. Ultimate includes enterprise security and compliance capabilities. Security scanning availability may depend on the connected GitLab tier, so teams should match their needed features to their subscription. Choose it when VS Code and GitLab are already central to development; look elsewhere if the team needs IDE breadth or non-GitLab integrations.
GitLab for VS Code pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Runs GitLab Static Application Security Testing scans from VS Code
- Shows findings and vulnerability details in the editor
- Connects to GitLab.com and GitLab Self-Managed projects
- Where it doesn't
- Works with GitLab rather than multiple code-hosting platforms
- Covers VS Code rather than multiple IDEs
- Security features may depend on the connected GitLab plan
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