IDE Configuration¶

Overview¶

Configuring your IDE is a crucial step for full utilization of the AI and GitLab development environment.

Pre-requisites¶

• Install the necessary extensions for VSCode or Codium
• Ensure Docker and Docker Compose are running

Extension Installation¶

VSCode Extensions¶

1. Docker
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)

3. Search for "Docker" and install

4. Remote Development

5. Search for "Remote Development" and install

6. GitLab Workflow

7. Search for "GitLab Workflow" and install

Codium Extensions¶

• Follow similar steps as VSCode for Codium-extension installation.

Configuring Settings¶

VSCode¶

Incorporate your MCP server settings:

1. Open settings (Ctrl+,)
2. Search for "MCP Server Configuration"
3. Add the following:
   JSON

   "mcp.server": "http://localhost:3000",
   "gitlab.accessToken": "your-access-token-here"
   

Codium¶

• Follow similar setup as VSCode settings configuration.

Connecting IDE to GitLab¶

GitLab Extension Configuration¶

• Go to the GitLab section in your IDE
• Enter GitLab URL: http://localhost:8080
• Enter your access token

Troubleshooting¶

Common Issues¶

• Verify that the Docker services are running
• Confirm the MCP server is accessible
• Check settings for correct configuration

Useful Commands¶

• Restart Docker

  Bash

  systemctl restart docker
  

• Verify MCP Connection

  Bash

  curl http://localhost:3000/health
  

Next Steps¶

1. Utilize AI features in your development workflow.
2. Explore GitLab advanced configurations and integrations.