What is GitLab Duo CLI?

Agentic AI CLI for dev lifecycle tasks, interactive or headless, integrated with GitLab's platform.

How do I install GitLab Duo CLI?

Run `glab duo cli` if glab's there, or grab standalone from GitLab docs.

Beta with built-in guards like human-in-loop and prompt detection—test thoroughly first.

Free tier trial via Duo Agent Platform; full power needs Premium/Ultimate credits.

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GitLab Duo CLI shoves agentic AI into your terminal. Promise? Automate the messy dev lifecycle. Reality? It's beta—handle with care.

Open Source Beat Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

GitLab Duo CLI brings agentic AI to terminals for full dev lifecycle automation. 𝕏
Dual modes: interactive for humans, headless for CI/CD scripts. 𝕏
Security-focused with least-privilege custom files, but beta means caution. 𝕏

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Originally reported by GitLab Blog