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  • This guide applies to the following deployment combinations, all of which use the same installation wizard:
    • Qodo single-tenant with GitLab Cloud
    • Qodo single-tenant with GitLab Server
    • Qodo multi-tenant with GitLab Server
  • Not sure which deployment model you need? See Install Qodo in your Git provider for a full comparison, or check your deployment type.
Qodo works directly with GitLab, using a dedicated GitLab account to post code review comments on merge requests. It relies on GitLab OAuth and native merge request workflows to deliver automated insights. You can configure Qodo for selected repositories or across your entire GitLab group. Configuration typically takes around 5–10 minutes. Once installed, Qodo automatically processes merge requests and delivers actionable insights, such as code reviews, descriptions, and improvement suggestions, directly within your GitLab workflow.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • Access to your Qodo portal.
  • A Qodo environment configured for GitLab.
  • GitLab group administrator access.
  • A dedicated email address to use as a Qodo GitLab account (for example, qodo@yourcompany.com). The account is created during the installation wizard.

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Access the GitLab integration

1
Log in to your Qodo portal.
2
From the left-hand navigation menu, select Integrations.
3
Locate the relevant card and click Add installation to launch the installation wizard:
  • If you are using GitLab Cloud, select the SaaS tab and locate the GitLab card.
  • If you are using GitLab Server, select the Self-Hosted tab and locate the GitLab card.

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Install Qodo on GitLab

1

Before you begin

GitLab wizard step 1 showing Before you begin screen with instruction to create a dedicated Qodo email address
1
Create a dedicated Qodo email address in your company domain (for example, qodo@yourcompany.com) to use as the Qodo GitLab account. You may need to contact your IT team to provision the user account.
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Click Next.
2

Create app in GitLab

In this step you create a GitLab OAuth application so Qodo can connect to your GitLab group.
  • Click Copy URL to paste in GitLab and keep it ready for sub-step 1.
Complete the following steps in GitLab:
1

Create the app

In GitLab, go to your group Settings → Applications → Add new application. Configure the application with the following settings:
  • Name: Qodo
  • Redirect URI: Paste the URL copied from the wizard
  • Confidential: Ensure the Confidential checkbox is selected
  • Scopes: Ensure the api checkbox is selected
Click Save application.
GitLab wizard step 2 showing Create app in GitLab with Add new application form, Name set to Qodo and URL pasted in Redirect URI field
2

Copy the client ID and secret

After saving, GitLab displays the application credentials. Copy both the Application ID and the Secret and store them safely.
This is the only time the secret is accessible. Copy it before leaving this page.
GitLab wizard step 2 showing Group application Qodo with Application ID and Secret fields highlighted to copy for next step
Back in the wizard, click Next.
3

Configure Qodo

1
Enter the following details from the previous step:
  • GitLab Organization URL: Your GitLab group URL (for example, https://gitlab.com/yourgroup)
  • Application ID: The Application ID copied in step 2
  • Application Secret: The Secret copied in step 2
GitLab wizard step 3 showing Configure Qodo screen with GitLab Organization URL, Application ID, and Application Secret fields
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Click Next.
4

Add Qodo to GitLab

Using the email you created in step 1, add Qodo as a user in your GitLab workspace.
  • Click Download Qodo logo for avatar and save it for use in sub-step 3.
Complete the following steps in GitLab:
1

Invite the Qodo user

In your GitLab group, go to Manage → Members and click Invite members. In the dialog, enter the Qodo email address, set the role to Maintainer, and click Invite.
GitLab wizard step 4 showing Invite members dialog with Qodo user email and Maintainer role highlighted
2

Create the Qodo GitLab account

The invited user receives an email from GitLab. Accept the invitation and complete the account setup.
The GitLab first name must be set as Qodo.
GitLab wizard step 4 showing Get started with GitLab signup form with First name set to Qodo highlighted
3

Add the public avatar

In the Qodo account’s GitLab profile settings, go to Edit Profile and upload the Qodo logo as the public avatar.
GitLab wizard step 4 showing GitLab profile settings with Public avatar upload option
Back in the wizard, select the Confirm GitLab Qodo account creation checkbox and click Install Qodo. You are redirected to GitLab to authorize access.
GitLab authorization page asking to authorize Qodo to use the account with Authorize and Deny buttons
Review the requested permissions and click Authorize. You are redirected back to the wizard automatically.
5

Select repositories

1
Select the repositories where you want to enable Qodo. Use the search bar to find specific repositories, or browse the group tree.
GitLab wizard step 5 showing Select repositories screen with group tree and repository checkboxes
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Click Setup to continue.
6

Check connection

GitLab wizard step 6 showing Check connection with GitLab installation is successful confirmation
Qodo automatically verifies the connection to your selected repositories. Once verification is complete, a confirmation is displayed.
  • Click Next to proceed.
If the connection fails, click Retry. If it still fails, contact your Qodo Account Manager.
7

Installation complete

GitLab wizard step 7 showing Installation complete with connected repository count and enabled capabilities
The confirmation screen shows the number of connected repositories and confirms that AI code review, auto rule generation, and codebase context are active.
  • Click Done.
Qodo is now active on the selected repositories. To add repositories, return to this wizard at any time and run a new installation with the updated scope. Repositories that already have Qodo installed are not available for selection. To reduce scope, remove the installation and create a new one.

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Verify the installation

1
Open a new merge request in one of the connected repositories and confirm Qodo is triggered automatically.
2
Add a comment using one of the supported commands:
  • /agentic_describe
  • /agentic_review
Qodo should respond with a review or MR summary directly on the merge request.

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What’s next

  • To enable or disable Qodo on individual repositories within your current scope, use the Repositories page in the Qodo portal.
  • View Using Qodo in PRs to learn about next steps and how to get the most out of Qodo.