Synchronize GitLab Repositories and Automate Pull Requests (PRs)

Welcome to Kroolo. Follow this step-by-step guide to seamlessly sync your GitLab repositories with Kroolo and automate pull requests.

Log in to Kroolo and go to the Projects section from the dashboard.

Select the project where you want to manage and report all bugs.

Locate the Sync Repos button in the top-right corner of the project page and click it.

From the two available options, click on Connect next to GitLab.

Grant the necessary permissions to authorize the connection with GitLab.

Choose the appropriate Workspace from the list. For this guide, we’ll use the workspace named App Launch.

Select the Kroolo project you want to sync. In this example, we’re choosing the Bug Reports project.

From the list of GitLab repositories, select the one you want to sync. Here, we’re selecting the Updates repository.

Turn on Bidirectional Sync, ensuring that:

Exit the synchronization settings and return to the home page.

Navigate to projects and open your project.

Go to the Bug Reports project and create a new issue.

​Example: Add an issue titled "Email verification is not working."

Open the synced GitLab repository and navigate to the Issues section. The issue created in Kroolo should now be visible here.

Add a new issue in GitLab.
Example: Add an issue titled "Links are not visible in dark mode."

Return to Kroolo, refresh the page, and check the Backlog. The issue created in GitLab should now be visible in Kroolo.

You’ve successfully synced Kroolo and GitLab repositories. Now your workflows are streamlined, with issues and tasks automatically reflected in both platforms. 🚀