GitLab CLI (glab) enhances AI assistant integration for developers, providing a direct interface to GitLab projects. This enables AI tools to read issues, review merge requests, and manage pipelines more effectively. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) allows AI agents to directly access GitLab through glab. Using glab with MCP eliminates the need for manual data copying and pasting, streamlining workflows. Developers can leverage glab's structured JSON output for precise information extraction and targeted actions by AI. Commands like "glab mr view" and "glab issue list" provide structured data for AI agents to process. Furthermore, glab gives agents access to the full GitLab REST and GraphQL APIs via "glab api," extending functionality. The article highlights ongoing improvements, including agent-aware help text and better machine-readable error messages. Developers are encouraged to provide feedback, contributing to the development of better AI integration. The goal is to make glab the optimal connection between AI tools and GitLab projects.