# glab (GitLab CLI)

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: project-ops · status: active · rev 1

~4200 stars; complements python-gitlab; Official GitLab CLI (now under gitlab-org). Auth via PAT/OAuth. No ToS risk. Repo lives on GitLab, not GitHub.

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers who work with Git and GitLab and want GitLab operations available in their terminal.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/glab-gitlab-cli/
- **Source:** [gitlab · gitlab.com/gitlab-org](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cli)
- **Tags:** project-ops, project-issue-dev-platforms
- **Repository:** https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cli

## Is glab (GitLab CLI) open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does glab (GitLab CLI) cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host glab (GitLab CLI)?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~4200 stars; complements python-gitlab; Official GitLab CLI (now under gitlab-org). Auth via PAT/OAuth. No ToS risk. Repo lives on GitLab, not GitHub.