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GLab is an open-source GitLab command-line interface that streamlines repository management by surfacing GitLab’s web-based features directly within the terminal where developers already commit, branch, and diff. Written in Go and maintained by GitLab, the tool lets users create and close issues, open and approve merge requests, inspect CI pipeline status, review logs, and trigger jobs without leaving the shell, eliminating the need to toggle between editor, browser, and email. Its command set mirrors everyday GitLab workflows: `glab issue list` filters tickets by assignee or milestone, `glab mr create` pushes a branch and raises a merge request in one step, `glab pipeline status` watches jobs update in real time, and `glab api` exposes the full REST surface for advanced scripting. Authentication is handled through secure tokens stored in platform-specific credential helpers, while built-in completion scripts for Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell accelerate interactive use. Released under the MIT license, GLab has evolved through 93 public iterations; the current stable release 1.90.0 refines GraphQL pagination, adds draft-merge-request flags, and improves Windows path handling. Cross-platform binaries are distributed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making the utility equally suited to local development laptops, cloud shells, and headless CI runners. By collapsing GitLab’s browser-centric interface into concise, scriptable commands, GLab fits automation, DevOps, and remote pairing scenarios where rapid feedback loops matter. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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