Donald Cook
Olena HK.
Dylan Bernardi
Elwyn Benson
Tristan ReadDuo Client SDK
The Duo Client SDK functional team owns the GitLab Language Server and shared client SDK, providing the AI capabilities layer used by all GitLab editor extensions.
Duo Client SDK Group
The Duo Client SDK group owns the shared language server that powers AI features across all GitLab editor extensions and client surfaces.
🚀 Vision
The Duo Client SDK group builds and maintains the shared infrastructure that enables AI capabilities across all GitLab client surfaces. By providing a robust, well-tested SDK aka language server, we enable other teams to deliver consistent AI experiences regardless of the editor or client.
This group is part of the AI Clients stage.
👨💻 Team Members
🤝 Stable Counterparts
Below are our stable counterparts:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
 James Casey
|
Director of Product |
|
Yi-Ann Chen
|
Senior Product Designer, AI |
💬 Where to Find Us
Slack
- Team channel: #f_duo-client-sdk (renamed from
#f_language_server) - Public stage channel: #s_ai-clients-questions
🏠 Functional Teams
| Team | Scope | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Duo Client SDK | Language server and shared client SDK | #f_duo-client-sdk |
💻 Scope
The Duo Client SDK group is responsible for:
- GitLab Language Server (gitlab-lsp)
- Repo
- Backlog
- Slack Channel: #f_duo-client-sdk
The language server is co-used by all editor extensions and provides the shared AI capabilities layer.
📚 How We Work
Issues’ Labels
Check AI Clients labeling guidance
Cross-Group Ownership and Boundaries
The language server is used by all editor extensions. The Ownership and Boundaries page provides clarity and a clear expectation between all parties who author/maintain features in our systems.
🔗 Useful Links
Last modified August 6, 2026: restructure: AI Clients handbook pages to match new org shape (
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