# Submit to GitLab

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/gitlab
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/gitlab.md
- **Directory:** GitLab (gitlab.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://gitlab.com
- **DR:** 62
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** Developer Tools (#17 of 27 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Project and integration pages on gitlab.com with homepage and docs links; crawlable repository pages

## Quick verdict

DevOps Developer Tools platform — DR 62, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it for open-source and GitLab CI integrations; skip if you only use GitHub with no GitLab audience.

**Best for:** Open-source projects and dev tools targeting GitLab CI/CD users · ISVs listing GitLab integrations in the GitLab partner ecosystem

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Public projects publish immediately; GitLab integration marketplace listings require partner review — days to weeks.
- **Review:** Integration marketplace: manual review for OAuth scopes, security, and UX. Public repos: automated policy enforcement only.
- **Common rejections:** Integration listings with excessive permissions, broken install flow, or incomplete marketplace assets.
- **Reputation:** Integration marketplace review is stricter than publishing a public repo — budget time for partner compliance.

## Pros

- DR 62 gitlab.com with High dev referral traffic on project and integration pages
- Strong backlink quality from indexed public repository URLs
- Freemium public projects and CI/CD templates for open-source discovery
- Integration marketplace reaches GitLab enterprise DevOps buyers

## Cons

- Smaller ecosystem than GitHub for pure open-source discovery
- Integration marketplace requires engineering investment for GitLab APIs
- Self-hosted GitLab users may never visit gitlab.com marketplace
- Not a general SaaS launch directory — dev and integration focus only

## What you need before you submit

- GitLab account and public project or group namespace
- README with description, install instructions, and homepage link
- For integrations: OAuth app, scoped permissions, and marketplace listing assets
- CI/CD templates or packages if distributing via GitLab Package Registry
- Logo, screenshots, and support URL for marketplace integration listings

**Gotchas:**

- Integration marketplace is separate from publishing a repo — plan both if relevant
- Request minimal OAuth scopes — over-scoping triggers partner rejection
- Public project without README gets no discovery — treat README as listing page

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** GitLab account for projects; GitLab Partner path for integration marketplace listings.
- **Categories:** Integration categories (CI/CD, security, monitoring) affect marketplace browse — tag accurately.
- **Anchor text:** Project or integration name; homepage URL in README and marketplace profile fields.
- **Link placement:** Public project at gitlab.com/{namespace}/{project} or integration listing in GitLab marketplace.

## FAQ

### GitLab vs GitHub for listing?

GitHub has larger open-source discovery. GitLab is worth it when your users run GitLab CI/CD or you ship a GitLab integration for marketplace distribution.

### Is GitLab free to list projects?

Public repositories are Freemium — free on gitlab.com. Integration marketplace partner listing follows separate partner terms.

### Does GitLab send discovery traffic?

Yes for public projects with active CI templates and integration marketplace listings — High dev intent from GitLab-native teams.

### How do I list a GitLab integration?

Apply through GitLab partner/integration program with OAuth app, marketplace assets, and security review — not just a public repo.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Developer Tools directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=developer-tools)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)