Docs for MCP Server General Availability
This epic tracks all documentation work required for the GitLab MCP Server General Availability release.
## Overview
The GitLab MCP Server enables external AI assistants and tools to interact with GitLab through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). As we prepare for General Availability, comprehensive documentation is essential to support both internal teams and external consumers.
## Documentation Requirements
### User Documentation
- [ ] **Getting Started Guide** - Step-by-step setup and configuration instructions
- [ ] **API Reference** - Complete tool catalog with examples and parameter descriptions
- [ ] **Authentication & Authorization** - Security setup and access control configuration
- [ ] **Use Cases & Examples** - Real-world scenarios and implementation patterns
- [ ] **Troubleshooting Guide** - Common issues and solutions
### Developer Documentation
- [ ] **Tool Development Framework** - Guide for creating new MCP tools using Igor Drozdov's declarative framework
- [ ] **Tool Design Best Practices** - Naming conventions, parameter design, and quality guidelines
- [ ] **Governance Process** - Review process, CODEOWNERS setup, and contribution workflow
- [ ] **Tool Categorization** - Guidelines for organizing tools and implementing routing
- [ ] **Migration Guide** - Moving from existing tool implementations to the new framework
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