cerngitlab-cli

Search CERN GitLab repositories by keywords, languages, and topics.

4|Updated Feb 7, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #code discovery #gitlab #repository analysis #hep #cern

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/MohamedElashri/cerngitlab-mcp --skill cerngitlab-cli

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cerngitlab-cli
Source: https://github.com/MohamedElashri/cerngitlab-mcp/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MohamedElashri/cerngitlab-mcp --skill cerngitlab-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a powerful command-line interface to interact with CERN GitLab, enabling efficient discovery, analysis, and retrieval of information about High Energy Physics (HEP) code repositories, documentation, and project structures.

Core Features & Use Cases

Repository Discovery: Search for projects by keywords, languages, or topics.
Code & Documentation Access: Browse file structures, fetch file contents, and retrieve READMEs.
Project Analysis: Inspect build systems, dependencies, and CI/CD configurations.
Use Case: Quickly find C++ projects related to the 'LHCb' experiment, inspect their build system (CMakeLists.txt), and search for specific code patterns related to 'event processing'.

Quick Start

Use the cerngitlab-cli skill to search for Python projects related to ROOT analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about cerngitlab-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search CERN GitLab repositories for specific High Energy Physics code?▼

To search CERN GitLab repositories for High Energy Physics code, use a command-line interface to query projects by specific keywords, programming languages, or topics. This allows targeted discovery of HEP software stacks.

Can I browse file structures and fetch file contents directly from CERN GitLab?▼

You can browse file structures and fetch file contents directly from CERN GitLab repositories. The CLI enables retrieving READMEs and inspecting specific files to analyze project documentation and code without manual cloning.

What is the best way to inspect CI/CD configurations and build systems in HEP projects?▼

The best way to inspect CI/CD configurations and build systems in HEP projects is using a CLI to retrieve and analyze files like CMakeLists.txt. This provides direct visibility into project dependencies and automated pipelines.

How do I search for specific code patterns within LHCb software stacks?▼

To search for specific code patterns within LHCb software stacks, utilize the CLI's code search functionality. This feature scans repository contents to locate exact event processing routines or specific code implementations.

Does this CLI approach work for discovering Python projects related to ROOT analysis?▼

Yes, this CLI approach works for discovering Python projects related to ROOT analysis. You can filter repository searches by the Python language and relevant physics keywords to find matching projects.