How do I integrate GitLab API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified Issue Tracking API that makes GitLab integration simple. Sign up for free, enable GitLab in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their GitLab accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What GitLab data can I access through Apideck?

Our GitLab integration supports 5+ data models including projects, project members, project issues, and project issue notes. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all issue tracking platforms.

How does GitLab authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles GitLab authentication completely. Your users connect their GitLab accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement GitLab's auth flow yourself.

Does Apideck support GitLab webhooks?

Yes, Apideck provides real-time notifications when GitLab data changes. Our unified webhook system normalizes events across all integrations, so you handle GitLab events with the same code you use for other issue tracking platforms.

Why use Apideck instead of GitLab's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of GitLab's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When GitLab updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a GitLab integration?

Most developers ship a working GitLab integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable GitLab, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

GitLab Issue Tracking API integration

Build GitLab Issue Tracking integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned issue tracking data with GitLab and 17+ other apps.

5+ data models

SOC 2 certified

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Real-time webhooks

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Integration Guide

How to integrate GitLab API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready GitLab Issue Tracking API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

Sign up for free and enable GitLab in your Apideck dashboard. Configure which issue tracking data your app needs access to.

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No credit card required

Step 02

Connect GitLab via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their GitLab account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified storage

Step 03

Start syncing issue tracking data

Make API calls to read and write issue tracking data from GitLab. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

GitLab API integration code

Integrate GitLab with just a few lines of code. Our unified Issue Tracking API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all issue tracking apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with GitLab-specific examples

View GitLab API documentation →

import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List tickets from GitLab
const { data } = await apideck.issue-tracking.ticketsAll({
  serviceId: 'gitlab'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} tickets`)

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Why integrate GitLab with Apideck?

Build a production-ready GitLab integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship GitLab integration fast

Go live with GitLab in days, not months. Our unified Issue Tracking API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

5+ GitLab data models

Access 5+ data models for GitLab including common business entities. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with GitLab using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

API Resources

Push and pull GitLab data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from GitLab

Technical Specifications

GitLab API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating GitLab through our unified Issue Tracking API.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Secure token-based authentication

Data Models

5+ resources

Access 5+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Virtual webhooks

Real-time data sync on changes

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

GitLab direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct GitLab API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	GitLab format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps

View complete GitLab API reference →

GitLab Integration FAQ

Common questions about integrating GitLab with your application

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