#Introduction

#ConnectorsGitLab

What is ConnectorsGitLab

ConnectorsGitLab is a specialized connector component that enables secure and convenient integration with GitLab servers. It extends the Connectors system with GitLab-specific capabilities, allowing users to use CLI tools (Git CLI, GitLab CLI, and custom CLI tools) to interact with GitLab without directly handling credentials.

Feature Overview

ConnectorsGitLab provides several key capabilities:

• Secure access to GitLab servers through credential abstraction using Private Access Tokens (PAT)
• Automatic credential injection for GitLab operations via CSI volumes

Application Scenarios

• Using Git CLI to securely clone private GitLab repositories in CI/CD pipelines
• Using GitLab CLI (glab) to interact with GitLab for merge request management, issue tracking, and API operations
• Using custom CLI tools (like reviewdog) to interact with GitLab for automated code review on merge requests
• Using CLI tools in container workloads to interact with GitLab without credential configuration
• Centralized management of GitLab access across multiple teams and projects