GitLab Inc., a leading DevSecOps platform, has launched the public beta of GitLab Duo Agent Platform, a groundbreaking orchestration solution that enables asynchronous collaboration between developers and AI agents. By integrating AI deeply into the software development lifecycle, the platform enhances productivity, streamlines workflows, and maintains enterprise-grade security.
GitLab Duo Agent Platform beta launched for Premium and Ultimate users.
Enables asynchronous collaboration between developers and AI agents.
Features Software Development Flow for multi-agent workflows.
Duo Agentic Chat integrates with IDEs and GitLab Web UI.
Supports JetBrains IDEs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for flexibility.
General availability targeted by year-end with monthly updates.
GitLab Duo Agent Platform introduces an intelligent orchestration layer that transforms software development from linear processes into dynamic, multi-agent collaboration. Leveraging GitLab’s comprehensive project context, including codebases, issues, and CI/CD pipelines, AI agents make informed decisions aligned with organizational standards, boosting efficiency across the development lifecycle.
“GitLab Duo Agent Platform enhances our development workflow with AI that truly understands our codebase and our organization,” said Bal Kang, Engineering Platform Lead at NatWest. “Having GitLab Duo AI agents embedded in our system of record for code, tests, CI/CD, and the entire software development lifecycle boosts productivity, velocity, and efficiency.”
Available to GitLab Premium and Ultimate customers, the beta includes:
Software Development Flow: A multi-agent workflow that gathers context, resolves ambiguities, and executes precise codebase changes using project structures and GitLab issues.
Duo Agentic Chat: Transforms chat into an active development partner with iterative feedback, slash commands (/explain, /tests, /include), and custom rules for personalized behavior.
Web UI and IDE Integration: Supports GitLab Web UI and IDEs like Visual Studio Code and JetBrains (IntelliJ, PyCharm), enhancing accessibility.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Support: Connects to external systems, expanding agent capabilities beyond GitLab.
“As software development workflows grow in complexity and organizations look to leverage AI, there's an increasing need for platforms that can integrate AI capabilities without adding to existing disjointed toolchains,” said Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk.
The platform empowers developers to delegate tasks like code reviews, accessibility bug fixes, and research to AI agents, freeing them for innovative work. With full context of project history, security findings, and compliance requirements, agents provide actionable insights, such as deployment pipeline impacts or security improvements.
"Today marks a pivotal moment in software development as we introduce the public beta of the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, the first DevSecOps orchestration platform designed to unlock asynchronous collaboration between developers and AI agents," said Bill Staples, CEO at GitLab. “GitLab Duo Agent Platform isn't just another AI tool; it's a fundamental reimagining of software development.”
GitLab plans monthly enhancements through 18.x releases, targeting general availability by year-end. The platform’s integration with tools like JetBrains IDEs and MCP ensures flexibility, while its secure foundation aligns with enterprise governance needs.
The GitLab Duo Agent Platform positions organizations to accelerate software delivery, reduce cycle times, and maintain security, marking a significant step toward intelligent, AI-driven DevSecOps.
GitLab is the most comprehensive, intelligent DevSecOps platform for software innovation. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
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