# OpenCLI Agent Pack: GitLab CLI

Use this when an AI agent needs to work with `glab`.

## What this CLI is for
The official CLI from GitLab. GitLab issues, merge requests, and ci from the terminal. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.

Best for: gitlab issues, merge requests, and ci from the terminal.

## Agent readiness
Great for agents (75/100)
- Structured output is available for parsing.
- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.
- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.

## Install
```sh
brew install glab
```

## Verify before real work
```sh
glab --help
```
Expected signal: glab responds locally; authenticate before real work.

## Safe starting commands
```sh
glab --help
```

```sh
glab auth status
```

## Guardrails for agents
- Verify identity/account before running task commands.
- Network access is required; avoid leaking secrets in logs.
- Start read-only, then ask before mutations.

## Suggested agent instruction
You may use GitLab CLI (`glab`) for gitlab issues, merge requests, and ci from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.

Source: OpenCLI