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Gerrit Review MCP Server

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This MCP server provides integration with Gerrit code review system, allowing AI assistants to review code changes and their details through a simple interface. It offers a streamlined toolset for code review.

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What is Gerrit Review MCP Server?

This is an MCP server that integrates with the Gerrit code review system. It allows AI assistants to fetch and compare code changes, providing detailed information for review purposes.

How to use Gerrit Review MCP Server?

To use this server, you need to install it either via Smithery or manually. After installation, configure the necessary environment variables (GERRIT_HOST, GERRIT_USER, GERRIT_HTTP_PASSWORD) and add the server configuration to your ~/.cursor/mcp.json file. Then, you can use the provided functions (fetch_gerrit_change, fetch_patchset_diff) to interact with Gerrit.

Key features of Gerrit Review MCP Server

  • Fetches complete change information including files and patch sets

  • Shows detailed diff information for each modified file

  • Supports reviewing specific patch sets

  • Compares differences between two patchsets of a change

Use cases of Gerrit Review MCP Server

  • Automated code review by AI assistants

  • Analyzing code modifications across patchset versions

  • Tracking evolution of changes through review iterations

  • Fetching specific file changes between patchsets

FAQ from Gerrit Review MCP Server

How do I set up the Gerrit HTTP password?

Log into your Gerrit web interface, go to Settings > HTTP Credentials, generate a new password, and copy it to your environment or .env file.

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

Python 3.10 or higher (Python 3.11 recommended), Gerrit HTTP access credentials, HTTP password generated from Gerrit settings, and access to the mcp[cli] package repository.

How do I install this server?

You can install it via Smithery using the provided command or manually by cloning the repository, creating a virtual environment, and installing the package in editable mode.

How do I configure this server for Cursor?

Add the server configuration to your ~/.cursor/mcp.json file, ensuring that the paths point to your virtual environment's Python interpreter, the project's server.py file, and the correct working directory.

What should I do if I encounter connection issues?

Verify your HTTP password is correctly set, check the GERRIT_HOST setting, ensure HTTPS access is enabled on the Gerrit server, and test the connection using curl.