GitLab 19.0 adds open‑beta Secrets Manager and AI‑enhanced DevSecOps tools
GitLab 19.0, released May 21 2026, introduces an open‑beta Secrets Manager for secure CI/CD secret handling, plus new group‑level custom review instructions and work item types. It also expands AI‑driven code review via GitLab Duo and adds other CI/CD enhancements, tightening the platform’s DevSecOps capabilities.