mcp-server-git: A git MCP server
Overview
A Model Context Protocol server for Git repository interaction and automation. This server provides tools to read, search, and manipulate Git repositories via Large Language Models.
Please note that mcp-server-git is currently in early development. The functionality and available tools are subject to change and expansion as we continue to develop and improve the server.
Tools
-
git_status- Shows the working tree status
- Input:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repository
- Returns: Current status of working directory as text output
-
git_diff_unstaged- Shows changes in working directory not yet staged
- Input:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repository
- Returns: Diff output of unstaged changes
-
git_diff_staged- Shows changes that are staged for commit
- Input:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repository
- Returns: Diff output of staged changes
-
git_diff- Shows differences between branches or commits
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositorytarget(string): Target branch or commit to compare with
- Returns: Diff output comparing current state with target
-
git_commit- Records changes to the repository
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositorymessage(string): Commit message
- Returns: Confirmation with new commit hash
-
git_add- Adds file contents to the staging area
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositoryfiles(string[]): Array of file paths to stage
- Returns: Confirmation of staged files
-
git_reset- Unstages all staged changes
- Input:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repository
- Returns: Confirmation of reset operation
-
git_log- Shows the commit logs
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositorymax_count(number, optional): Maximum number of commits to show (default: 10)
- Returns: Array of commit entries with hash, author, date, and message
-
git_create_branch- Creates a new branch
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositorybranch_name(string): Name of the new branchstart_point(string, optional): Starting point for the new branch
- Returns: Confirmation of branch creation
-
git_checkout
- Switches branches
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositorybranch_name(string): Name of branch to checkout
- Returns: Confirmation of branch switch
git_show
- Shows the contents of a commit
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to Git repositoryrevision(string): The revision (commit hash, branch name, tag) to show
- Returns: Contents of the specified commit
git_init
- Initializes a Git repository
- Inputs:
repo_path(string): Path to directory to initialize git repo
- Returns: Confirmation of repository initialization
Installation
Using uv (recommended)
When using uv no specific installation is needed. We will
use uvx to directly run mcp-server-git.
Using PIP
Alternatively you can install mcp-server-git via pip:
pip install mcp-server-git
After installation, you can run it as a script using:
python -m mcp_server_git
Configuration
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Using uvx
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-git", "--repository", "path/to/git/repo"]
}
}
Using docker
- Note: replace '/Users/username' with the a path that you want to be accessible by this tool
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "--rm", "-i", "--mount", "type=bind,src=/Users/username,dst=/Users/username", "mcp/git"]
}
}
Using pip installation
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_server_git", "--repository", "path/to/git/repo"]
}
}
Usage with VS Code
For quick installation, use one of the one-click install buttons below...
For manual installation, add the following JSON block to your User Settings (JSON) file in VS Code. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P and typing Preferences: Open Settings (JSON).
Optionally, you can add it to a file called .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. This will allow you to share the configuration with others.
Note that the
mcpkey is not needed in the.vscode/mcp.jsonfile.
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"git": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-git"]
}
}
}
}
For Docker installation:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"git": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"--rm",
"-i",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=${workspaceFolder},dst=/workspace",
"mcp/git"
]
}
}
}
}
Usage with Zed
Add to your Zed settings.json:
Using uvx
"context_servers": [
"mcp-server-git": {
"command": {
"path": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-git"]
}
}
],
Using pip installation
"context_servers": {
"mcp-server-git": {
"command": {
"path": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_server_git"]
}
}
},
Debugging
You can use the MCP inspector to debug the server. For uvx installations:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-git
Or if you've installed the package in a specific directory or are developing on it:
cd path/to/servers/src/git
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-git
Running tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log will show the logs from the server and may
help you debug any issues.
Development
If you are doing local development, there are two ways to test your changes:
-
Run the MCP inspector to test your changes. See Debugging for run instructions.
-
Test using the Claude desktop app. Add the following to your
claude_desktop_config.json:
Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"--rm",
"-i",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/Users/username/Desktop,dst=/projects/Desktop",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/other/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/other/allowed/dir,ro",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/file.txt,dst=/projects/path/to/file.txt",
"mcp/git"
]
}
}
}
UVX
{
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/<path to mcp-servers>/mcp-servers/src/git",
"run",
"mcp-server-git"
]
}
}
Build
Docker build:
cd src/git
docker build -t mcp/git .
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.