The MPCDF GitLab Instance: an introduction

The MPCDF GitLab service offers git repository management, code reviews, issue tracking, activity feeds, wikis and many more.

Before you can use the GitLab service, you have to opt-in for it at the MPCDF SelfService service:

https://selfservice.mpcdf.mpg.de

Login with your MPCDF account and go to “My account / Services” to opt-in for the GitLab service. Further information about the SelfService can be found on its Help page. At the Selfservice, you can also subscribe for other MPCDF services like DataShare.

After you have opted in, you can log in to GitLab:

https://gitlab.mpcdf.mpg.de

You can find the official GitLab manual at:

https://gitlab.mpcdf.mpg.de/help

If you have any questions or you wish to request a new group / shared workspace for your project in GitLab, you can contact support.