How to connect a GitLab MCP with Codex (4 steps)
Blog post from Merge
Merge's platform facilitates the integration of Codex with GitLab, enhancing the ability of AI tools to access comprehensive project data directly from the source, thereby improving the accuracy of task implementations. By connecting GitLab through the Merge Agent Handler, Codex can access full issue descriptions, acceptance criteria, and related discussions, ensuring that generated code aligns more closely with actual project specifications. This integration is managed through the Merge CLI, which simplifies authentication and credential management while offering features like user-level audit logging and secure access controls. The platform also supports the use of SCIM for provisioning and access control, allowing IT departments to manage which employees can access specific GitLab projects. This comprehensive approach helps align Codex's outputs with detailed project requirements, closing the gap between high-level task descriptions and detailed implementation needs.