Last updated: March 2026
Use this page to connect GitKraken Desktop to GitLab Self-Managed Issues so you can preview, manage, filter, and branch from issues alongside your repository work. This integration shares the GitLab Self-Managed connection, requires GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer, and is view-only for Community users.
The GitLab Self-Managed Issues integration is view-only for Community users. To unlock all features, consider upgrading to a paid GitKraken license.
Requirements and limits
- Integration covered here: GitLab Self-Managed Issues
- Server version: GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer
- Connection model: Shares the same connection as the GitLab Self-Managed integration
- Community plan: View-only access
- Full issue workflows: Paid GitKraken license required for editing, branching, and full issue management
| Capability | Community | Paid plans | Server/version note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preview issues | Yes | Yes | Requires GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer |
| Create issues | No | Yes | Requires GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer |
| Edit issue details | No | Yes | Requires GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer |
| Create branches from issues | No | Yes | Requires GitLab Self-Managed 13.1 or newer |
| Filter issues | Yes | Yes | Uses the shared self-managed connection |
Requirements
This integration requires GitLab Self-Managed version 13.1 or newer.
Quick Start
- Connect your GitLab Self-Managed instance from Preferences > Integrations by following the GitLab Self-Managed authentication flow.
- Open the ISSUES section in the Left Panel to load issues from the connected instance.
- Preview, filter, and open issue details directly in GitKraken Desktop.
To edit issues, create issue-based branches, or open issues in GitLab Self-Managed, use the same workflows documented for GitLab Issues.
How to connect the GitLab Self-Managed Issues integration
The GitLab Self-Managed and GitLab Self-Managed Issues integrations share the same connection.
Use GitLab Self-Managed Issues in GitKraken Desktop when: you already have the self-managed GitLab integration connected and want issue workflows next to your repository work. Don’t use this page when: you still need to configure the underlying self-managed GitLab connection first.
Set up the integration from the ISSUES section in the Left Panel or from Preferences > Integrations.
Follow these GitLab Self-Managed authentication steps to connect your instance.
What the GitLab Self-Managed Issues integration supports
Once connected, the GitLab Self-Managed Issues integration provides the same functionality as the GitLab Issues integration:
Use the in-app issue workflow when: you want issue context, filtering, and branching without leaving GitKraken Desktop. Don’t rely on it alone when: you need broader project-management features outside the issue workflows documented here.
