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Gitingest MCP Server

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Gitingest MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with gitingest for turning any Git repository into a simple text digest of its codebase. It allows easy integration with AI assistants for repository analysis.

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What is Gitingest MCP Server?

Gitingest MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that allows AI assistants to easily access and understand the content of Git repositories. It leverages gitingest to create a text digest of the codebase, providing a structured format for AI consumption.

How to use Gitingest MCP Server?

To use the Gitingest MCP Server, configure your AI assistant's settings to include the server. The README provides configuration options for PyPI, GitHub, and local installations. You can then use the ingest_git tool, providing the repository URL and optional parameters like maximum file size, include/exclude patterns, and branch.

Key features of Gitingest MCP Server

  • Easy integration with AI assistants

  • Git repository analysis and ingestion

  • Filtering files by size, patterns, and branches

  • Comprehensive repository information (summaries, file structure, content)

Use cases of Gitingest MCP Server

  • Providing AI assistants with context about a codebase

  • Automated code documentation generation

  • Codebase analysis for security vulnerabilities

  • Understanding large codebases quickly

  • Improving AI code generation and completion

FAQ from Gitingest MCP Server

What is gitingest?

Gitingest is a tool used by the Gitingest MCP Server to turn any Git repository into a simple text digest of its codebase.

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is a protocol that enables AI assistants to access and understand external data sources, such as Git repositories.

How do I install the Gitingest MCP Server?

The README provides installation instructions for PyPI, GitHub, and local installations.

What parameters can I use with the ingest_git tool?

The ingest_git tool accepts parameters such as source (repository URL), max_file_size, include_patterns, exclude_patterns, and branch.

Where can I find more information about gitingest?

You can find more information about gitingest on its website: https://gitingest.com/ and its repository: https://github.com/cyclotruc/gitingest