# python-gitlab

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

~2500 stars; complements glab CLI; Official-API Python client, bundles a CLI. Auth via PAT/OAuth. LGPL-3.0. No ToS risk.

- Open source: yes (LGPL-3.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers who need programmatic Pythonic access to manage GitLab resources via its APIs.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

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

## Is python-gitlab open source?

Yes — LGPL-3.0-licensed.

## How much does python-gitlab cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host python-gitlab?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~2500 stars; complements glab CLI; Official-API Python client, bundles a CLI. Auth via PAT/OAuth. LGPL-3.0. No ToS risk.