Running an AI assistant on closed networks: what's new in GitLab 19.0
GitLab 19.0 adds support for four open-source models in self-hosted environments. Mistral Devstral 2, GLM-5.1, Kimi-K2.6 and MiniMax-M2.7 run on your own infrastructure with vLLM and do not leave the local network. This matters for companies with compliance and data residency requirements.
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How can you use an AI assistant on closed networks? GitLab 19.0 expands open-source model support for the self-hosted Duo Agent Platform, letting teams on isolated networks work with AI without sending code to the cloud.
Can you use AI in GitLab without the cloud?
Yes. GitLab 19.0 adds support for open-source models for the Duo Agent Platform on self-hosted networks with no cloud access.
Why do closed networks need AI?
Regulated industries and companies with compliance requirements cannot send source code to the cloud. GitLab addresses this by offering open-source models for self-hosted environments.
How can you use an AI assistant on networks with no internet access?
GitLab 19.0 adds support for open models in the self-hosted Duo Agent Platform. Teams on fully isolated networks can now use an AI assistant without sending source code to third parties.
Why does this matter for closed networks?
Compliance requirements in regulated industries prohibit sending source code to third parties. GitLab previously offered a narrow choice of models for such environments; it has now broadened support for open-source options.
Key Questions Answered
Can you use AI in GitLab without the cloud?
Yes. GitLab 19.0 adds support for open-source models for the Duo Agent Platform on self-hosted networks with no cloud access.
Why do closed networks need AI?
Regulated industries and companies with compliance requirements cannot send source code to the cloud. GitLab addresses this by offering open-source models for self-hosted environments.
How can you use an AI assistant on networks with no internet access?
GitLab 19.0 adds support for open models in the self-hosted Duo Agent Platform. Teams on fully isolated networks can now use an AI assistant without sending source code to third parties.
Why does this matter for closed networks?
Compliance requirements in regulated industries prohibit sending source code to third parties. GitLab previously offered a narrow choice of models for such environments; it has now broadened support for open-source options.
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