glab-token

Create, revoke, rotate, and list GitLab access tokens via glab CLI.

1|Updated Apr 18, 2026

Search Tags:#security #authentication #cli #gitlab #token #glab #access-token

One-click install

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

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Skill: glab-token
Source: https://github.com/a-ng-d/claude-ui-color-palette/tree/main/skills/gitlab-cli-skills/glab-token
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/a-ng-d/claude-ui-color-palette --skill glab-token-a-ng-d

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

GitLab token management is error-prone and repetitive; this Skill provides a single CLI interface to create, rotate, revoke, and list user, project, and group tokens for secure API access.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create, list, revoke, and rotate tokens for users, groups, and projects with customizable lifetimes and scopes.
Use tokens to authenticate CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and grant temporary access to services.
Real-world scenario: onboard a service account by generating a token with a defined expiration and scoped permissions.

Quick Start

Run glab token create <name> to generate a new GitLab access token for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about glab-token

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a GitLab access token from the command line?▼

You can create a GitLab access token by running the glab token create command with a specified name. This Skill automates token generation for users, groups, or projects, allowing you to set custom lifetimes and scopes for CI/CD or API integrations.

Can I rotate or revoke existing GitLab tokens using the glab CLI?▼

Yes, you can rotate and revoke existing GitLab tokens directly through the glab CLI. This Skill provides a single interface to manage the full token lifecycle, enabling secure rotation and revocation of access tokens without manual web interface interaction.

How do I list GitLab project or group tokens for API integrations?▼

To list GitLab tokens, use the glab token list functionality provided by this Skill. It automates the retrieval of active access tokens for users, projects, and groups, outputting the token data securely for audit and management purposes.

Does this GitLab token management tool support scoped permissions for service accounts?▼

Yes, this Skill supports scoped permissions and defined token lifetimes for service accounts. It targets repository-level access and allows you to generate tokens with customized scopes to securely grant temporary or persistent access to services.

What is the best way to automate GitLab token management for CI/CD pipelines?▼

The best way to automate GitLab token management for CI/CD pipelines is using a CLI interface like this Skill. It streamlines creating, rotating, and revoking tokens with specific lifetimes and scopes, reducing manual errors in deployment and API authentication workflows.