Connect Solo to GitLab to keep your documentation and release notes synchronized with your codebase. This guide explains the benefits of connecting GitLab and provides the steps to set up the integration.
Why connect Solo to GitLab?
Connecting Solo to GitLab allows Solo to index your codebase and track changes over time. When you connect GitLab, you can:
Generate accurate release notes based on your commit history.
Receive automated documentation updates and suggestions triggered by code changes.
Ask questions about your code and get answers directly from your codebase.
How to connect Solo to GitLab
Follow these steps to connect your GitLab account to Solo:
Go to Settings.
Select Integrations from the menu.
Locate GitLab under the Code tab.
Select Connect. You are redirected to GitLab.
Log in to GitLab and authorize the Solo application. You will be redirected back to Solo.
Review the list of your GitLab repositories.
Enter the production branch name for each repository you want Solo to pull from.
Select Save.
Solo begins indexing your code immediately. You can view the indexing status in the Integrations menu. A checkmark appears next to GitLab when the process is complete.