GIT MCP Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with Git repositories. It allows AI assistants and LLM agents to manage repositories through a standardized interface without direct filesystem or command-line access.
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What is GIT MCP Server?
GIT MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to expose Git repository operations and data to AI assistants and LLM agents. It provides a standardized interface for managing Git repositories, branches, commits, and files without requiring direct filesystem or command-line access.
How to use GIT MCP Server?
To use the GIT MCP Server, install it via npm or from source. Then, run the server, which communicates through stdin/stdout using the Model Context Protocol. Integrate it with MCP clients like Claude by adding the server configuration to the client's configuration file. Use the MCP inspector to test the server.
Key features of GIT MCP Server
Repository Management (initialize, clone, status)
Branch Operations (create, list, checkout, delete, merge)
Working Directory Operations (stage, unstage, commit, diff)
Remote Operations (add, list, fetch, pull, push)
Advanced Git Commands (tags, stash, cherry-pick, rebase)
Resource Access via MCP (repository info, branches, remotes, tags, file content, diffs, commit history)
Use cases of GIT MCP Server
Enabling AI assistants to manage Git repositories
Automating Git operations through LLM agents
Providing a secure interface for AI to interact with Git
Integrating Git functionality into AI-powered development workflows
FAQ from GIT MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol for enabling communication between AI models and external tools and services.
What are the prerequisites for installing GIT MCP Server?
What are the prerequisites for installing GIT MCP Server?
Node.js 16 or higher and Git installed and available in the PATH.
How do I install GIT MCP Server?
How do I install GIT MCP Server?
You can install it globally via npm: npm install -g git-mcp-server or from source by cloning the repository and running npm install && npm run build.
How do I integrate GIT MCP Server with Claude?
How do I integrate GIT MCP Server with Claude?
Add the server configuration to your Claude configuration file, specifying the command to run the server.
How can I test the GIT MCP Server?
How can I test the GIT MCP Server?
Use the MCP inspector: npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector git-mcp-server.