GitLab Integration
Merge request lifecycle, CI/CD pipeline metrics, and code review velocity.
Overview
Connect GitLab to analyze merge request workflows, CI/CD pipeline efficiency, and code review velocity. Corvana maps your development process from commit to deploy to identify engineering bottlenecks.
Prerequisites
- GitLab admin or owner access to authorize the OAuth connection
- A Corvana Assess account with an active assessment engagement
OAuth Scopes
Corvana requests the minimum necessary permissions — always read-only. The following scopes are requested during the OAuth authorization flow:
| Scope | Access Level |
|---|---|
read_api | Read-only |
read_repository | Read-only |
read_user | Read-only |
Data We Collect
Corvana collects only structural metadata — never content, PII, or sensitive data. The following data points are analyzed:
- Merge request lifecycle timestamps
- Pipeline run duration and status
- Review assignment and turnaround
- Branch strategy patterns
- Deployment frequency
Data We Never Collect
To protect your privacy and security, the following data is explicitly excluded from collection:
- Never: Source code or diffs
- Never: MR descriptions or comments
- Never: CI/CD secrets
- Never: Container registry content
- Never: Wiki content
Setup Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Integrations
From your Corvana Assess dashboard, open the left sidebar and click Integrations.
Step 2: Connect GitLab
Find the GitLab card and click Connect GitLab. This initiates the OAuth flow.
Step 3: Authorize Access
Review the requested permissions on GitLab's authorization page and click Allow. Corvana requests read-only access only.
Step 4: Verify Connection
Return to the Corvana dashboard. The GitLab card should now show "Connected" with a green indicator. Data collection begins within minutes.
Disconnecting
You can disconnect GitLab at any time from the Integrations dashboard. Click the connected GitLab card and select Disconnect. All collected metadata is permanently deleted within 24 hours. You can also revoke access directly from GitLab's admin panel.
Troubleshooting
The GitLab connection shows "Disconnected"
Try reconnecting from the Integrations dashboard. If the issue persists, check that your GitLab admin has not revoked the OAuth authorization.
I don't see any data after connecting
Data collection typically begins within 5-10 minutes. If no data appears after 30 minutes, check your connection status and ensure the account has the required permissions.