glab-auth

Configure and store GitLab CLI credentials across multiple hosts and Docker registries.

1|Updated Apr 18, 2026

Search Tags:#authentication #cli #docker #credentials #login #gitlab #glab

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/a-ng-d/claude-ui-color-palette --skill glab-auth-a-ng-d

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: glab-auth
Source: https://github.com/a-ng-d/claude-ui-color-palette/tree/main/skills/gitlab-cli-skills/glab-auth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/a-ng-d/claude-ui-color-palette --skill glab-auth-a-ng-d

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Managing GitLab CLI authentication can be error-prone when dealing with multiple instances, login flows, and per-host Docker registry access; this Skill centralizes and guides authentication to ensure credentials are securely stored and correctly applied across hosts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Login, logout, and status across GitLab hosts with per-host configuration.
Docker registry access setup and credential persistence for private registries.
Switch between GitLab instances and maintain separate contexts to prevent cross-account actions.

Quick Start

Run glab auth login to begin configuring credentials for a GitLab instance.

Frequently Asked Questions about glab-auth

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I authenticate the GitLab CLI with multiple instances?▼

To authenticate the GitLab CLI with multiple instances, run glab auth login to configure credentials per hostname, which persists tokens securely and maintains separate contexts to prevent cross-account actions.

How do I configure Docker registry access for private GitLab registries?▼

Configure Docker registry access for private GitLab registries by setting up credential persistence through the GitLab CLI authentication workflow, ensuring secure login and access tokens are correctly applied across hosts.

Can I use keyring to store GitLab CLI credentials securely?▼

Yes, GitLab CLI authentication can optionally use keyring to securely store and manage login tokens, ensuring credentials are safely persisted across different GitLab instances and hosts.

How do I switch between different GitLab hosts using glab?▼

Switch between different GitLab hosts using glab by maintaining separate per-host configurations, allowing you to manage login status and contexts to prevent unintended cross-account actions.

What is the best way to manage login status and logout from GitLab CLI?▼

Manage login status and logout from GitLab CLI by using the glab auth login and glab auth logout workflows, which handle token persistence and per-host configuration securely across instances.

Why does GitLab CLI authentication fail when switching instances?▼

GitLab CLI authentication may fail when switching instances if per-host configurations are not properly maintained, causing cross-account actions; centralizing credential management and securely storing tokens per hostname resolves this.