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Overview

To integrate CodeAnt AI with your self-hosted GitLab instance, you’ll need to create a GitLab OAuth application. This OAuth application enables CodeAnt AI to authenticate users and access repositories securely.

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Prerequisites

  • Administrative access to your self-hosted GitLab instance

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Step 1: Create GitLab OAuth Application

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Access Application Settings

  1. Log into your self-hosted GitLab instance
  2. Click your profile avatar in the top-left corner
  3. Select Edit Profile from the dropdown menu
GitLab Profile Menu
  1. In the left sidebar, navigate to Applications
  2. Click Add new application
GitLab Applications Page

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Configure Application Details

  1. Application Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “CodeAnt AI Integration”)
  2. Redirect URI: Enter the following URL: 
    https://app.codeant.ai
  3. Scopes: Select the following required permissions:
    • api - API access
    • read_api - Read API access
    • read_user - Read user information
    • write_repository - Write repository access
    • profile - Read user profile
GitLab OAuth Configuration
  1. Click Save application

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Record Credentials

After creating the application, you’ll see the Application ID and Secret. Important: Copy and securely store both values as you’ll need them for the CodeAnt AI configuration. GitLab OAuth Credentials

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Step 2: Configure CodeAnt AI

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Initial Setup

  1. Navigate to app.codeant.ai
  2. Select Self-Hosted option
  3. Choose Self-Hosted GitLab as your provider

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Enter Configuration Details

Provide the following information from your GitLab setup:
  • Base URL: Your GitLab instance URL (e.g., https://gitlab.yourcompany.com)
  • Application ID: The Application ID from Step 1
  • Secret: The Secret from Step 1
CodeAnt Configuration
  1. Click Submit to save the configuration

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Step 3: Complete Authentication

  1. Return to the self-hosted options in CodeAnt AI
  2. Select Self-Hosted GitLab again
  3. Click Login and enter your GitLab base URL when prompted
  4. You’ll be redirected to your GitLab instance for authentication
  5. After successful authentication, you should see your repositories in CodeAnt AI

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during setup:
  • Verify that all required scopes are selected in your GitLab OAuth application
  • Ensure the redirect URI exactly matches https://app.codeant.ai
  • Check that your GitLab instance is accessible from the internet
  • Confirm that the Application ID and Secret are copied correctly
For additional support, contact the CodeAnt AI team or refer to our comprehensive documentation.