Gitcontribute

Name: Gitcontribute
Author: morluto

by morlutoversion 3.0.2i★ 35iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.morluto/gitcontribute

How to install

What it does

Local-first GitHub contribution research workbench

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Search & AI memory

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 13, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitcontribute": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitcontribute"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Gitcontribute and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Gitcontribute or shows a Gitcontribute tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Gitcontribute yet

Gitcontribute runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Gitcontribute

Steps for Claude →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Search & AI memory that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Context7✓ ChatGPT
OpenSEO✓ ChatGPT
AIHOT✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user gitcontribute -- npx -y gitcontribute

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Gitcontribute listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Gitcontribute and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Gitcontribute or shows a Gitcontribute tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Gitcontribute and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Gitcontribute or shows a Gitcontribute tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Gitcontribute and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Gitcontribute or shows a Gitcontribute tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Gitcontribute💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user gitcontribute -- npx -y gitcontribute

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitcontribute": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitcontribute"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitcontribute": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitcontribute"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "gitcontribute": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitcontribute"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 35
Downloads per weeki: 105/wk
Licence i: MIT
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 3.0.2
Categoryi: Search & AI memory
Published to registryi: Sep 9, 2026
Code last changedi: Sep 14, 2026
Maker: morluto
Packages: npm: gitcontribute
Repo: morluto/gitcontribute
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 14, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account morluto, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 2 months ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

Ask, share a tip or report that it does not work. Sorted by what people marked helpful.

No posts yet. Be the first to ask or share.

Posts here are written by users, not the PopNx team.

User reviews

No reviews yet

Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

More stars than 96% of the other 6109 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 37% of the other 6109 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 6109 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Gitcontribute safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 2 months ago, and the latest version (3.0.2) reached the registry 2 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Context7, Codebase Memory, OpenSEO

Others in the same category

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:↓ Downloads per weeki★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

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by upstashWidely used↓ 1.2M/wk★ 64.8KUpdated 2 days ago

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Install

Codebase Memory

Codebase knowledge graph for AI agents — 162 languages, sub-ms queries, 99% fewer tokens.

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Install

OpenSEO

Keyword research, site audits, rank tracking and AI visibility for your AI agent.

by every-appWidely used★ 27.6KUpdated today

Runs in the cloud✓ everyapp.com

How to connect

README from the maker

Open the README

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GitContribute

Contribution research for agents: check repository guidance, related work, code context, and validation before writing a patch.

Quick start · Workflow · CLI · MCP · Safety · Documentation

gitcontribute is available as a CLI, terminal UI, and MCP server for coding agents.

GitHub can show you open issues. It cannot tell you whether an issue is still relevant, already being implemented, appropriate for an outside contributor, or supported by enough evidence to work on safely.

GitContribute collects repository guidance, related issues and pull requests, code context, accepted contribution patterns, and validation results in a local SQLite corpus. Results identify missing or stale coverage.

find work -> understand it -> check competing work -> prove the change -> prepare the handoff

[!IMPORTANT]

GitContribute never writes to GitHub. It prepares local research and drafts

for you to review.

Quick start

Run the guided setup with Node.js 18 or newer:

npx --yes gitcontribute@latest setup

Choose MCP to use GitContribute from a supported coding agent, CLI for the terminal and TUI, or Both. The wizard shows every planned change before applying it. Adding a repository during setup does not contact GitHub or start a sync.

After setup, start with a repository or an exact issue:

Task	Coding agent	CLI

| Find candidates | Find contribution candidates in owner/repo. Rank them by contribution fit, evidence, scope, and coordination risk. | gitcontribute archive sync owner/repo gitcontribute radar owner/repo --limit 10 | | Research an issue | Investigate owner/repo#42. Check guidance, discussion, code, prior fixes, competing work, and missing evidence. | gitcontribute archive sync owner/repo --numbers 42 gitcontribute research brief issue:owner/repo#42 |

Results include source references, coverage gaps, and suggested next steps.

Other installation options

Install a persistent command:

npm install --global gitcontribute@latest

gitcontribute setup

Pin GitContribute to a project:

npm install --save-dev gitcontribute

npm exec -- gitcontribute setup --mode mcp --codex --token-source none --yes

Build from source with Go 1.26 or newer:

go install github.com/morluto/gitcontribute/cmd/gitcontribute@latest

Native npm binaries are included for macOS ARM64/x64, Linux ARM64/x64, and Windows x64. You also need git. The gh CLI is optional and can provide authentication through gh auth token.

Contribution workflow

1. Find a candidate

Search a repository or rank its open issues by available evidence, scope, risks, blockers, and signs that maintainer coordination is needed.

Find contribution candidates in golang/go. Exclude issues with active

implementation work and explain why each remaining candidate is worth investigating.

The ranking only covers stored observations. Results report incomplete coverage.

2. Research an issue

Build a research brief from the issue, repository guidance, discussion, linked work, indexed code, and historical contributions. Extracted maintainer text and checkboxes are not presented as complete acceptance criteria.

Investigate issue owner/repo#42. Summarize the confirmed problem, likely scope,

relevant code, maintainer guidance, and open questions.

3. Check related work

Look for duplicate reports, linked pull requests, closing relationships, and semantically overlapping work before investing in an implementation.

Check whether owner/repo#42 has duplicate reports or competing implementation

work. Tell me what you checked and identify any missing coverage.

Incomplete coverage is reported instead of being treated as proof that no competing work exists. In the MCP workflow, follow the returned typed recovery action, poll the durable job, and reread the affected exact thread or repository before drawing that conclusion.

4. Validate a change

Record a reproduction, test, benchmark, or other validation and compare the unmodified baseline with a candidate. Validation commands run only after explicit approval.

Validate my candidate change against the baseline. Run the approved checks,

record both results, and explain whether the evidence supports the change.

Stored runs include the command, outcome, timing, and available process metrics.

5. Prepare a draft

Create a local issue, pull-request, or review draft tied to the research and validation evidence already collected.

Prepare a pull-request draft for this contribution. Tie its claims to the

recorded evidence, include the validation results, and do not post anything.

Draft revisions retain their exact rendered bytes and provenance.

Interfaces and storage

GitContribute stores repositories, threads, code snapshots, investigations, evidence, validation results, and contribution outcomes in SQLite. Network access is explicit; once information has been synced, corpus search and inspection work offline.

 GitHub read APIs                  Local checkout

| | | explicit sync / hydrate | explicit index / acquire v v +------------------------------------------------+ | Local SQLite corpus | | observations · coverage · evidence · outcomes | +------------------------+-----------------------+ | offline reads +---------+---------+ v v CLI / TUI Coding agents

The CLI and MCP server use the same application services and side-effect boundaries.

CLI

The CLI exposes the same workflow without requiring an MCP client:

# Sync repository context and current threads

gitcontribute archive sync-context owner/repo gitcontribute archive sync owner/repo

Find and inspect contribution candidates

gitcontribute radar owner/repo --limit 10 gitcontribute research brief issue:owner/repo#42

Search stored threads and indexed code

gitcontribute search threads "connection timeout" --repo owner/repo gitcontribute search code "context.WithTimeout" --repo owner/repo

For implementation work:

gitcontribute investigation start-thread issue:owner/repo#42 --json

gitcontribute workspace create gitcontribute validation define --kind=test --command="go test ./..." \ --working-dir=/path/to/workspace gitcontribute validation run --kind=base --execute gitcontribute validation run --kind=candidate --execute gitcontribute validation compare gitcontribute readiness opportunity gitcontribute prepare pr --approach="Bound retries with context" \ --workspace

Run gitcontribute --help or gitcontribute --help for the complete command and flag reference. Most non-interactive commands accept --json; machine-readable output goes to stdout and progress goes to stderr.

Launch the local TUI with:

gitcontribute tui

MCP

The MCP server advertises one unified catalog. Hosts such as Codex and Claude Code can discover large MCP catalogs with native tool search, so setup does not ask users to choose permanent capability profiles.

gitcontribute setup --mode mcp --codex --token-source none --yes

gitcontribute setup --mode mcp --all-clients --token-source none --yes

To start the stdio server directly:

gitcontribute mcp serve --transport=stdio

Add --read-only to remove tools that permit network access, local writes, or execution. See MCP catalog and composition for capability boundaries, snapshot recovery, resource handoffs, and common tool sequences.

GitHub users are stored as first-class actors. Live discovery records identity only; profile, social-account, organization, pinned-item, repository, and contribution facts are synchronized independently. See the actor corpus for the data and freshness model.

Side-effect boundaries

GitContribute separates corpus reads, GitHub reads, local writes, process execution, and external mutation.

Operation	Network	Local write	Runs a process	GitHub write
Search and inspect stored research	No	No	No	No
Record investigations and evidence	No	Yes	No	No
Sync or hydrate GitHub context	Yes	Yes	No	No
Acquire and index code	Yes	Yes	`git` only	No
Run an explicitly approved validation	No by default	Yes	Yes	No

Corpus reads never fetch data.
Crawling and indexing never execute repository-controlled code.
Explicit validation commands run on your host with your user permissions.
GitContribute has no GitHub mutation capability.
There is no hosted corpus or product telemetry.

See Architecture for the complete boundary definitions.

Documentation

Storage

GitContribute follows platform conventions:

Platform	Configuration	Data
Linux	`$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/gitcontribute` or `~/.config/gitcontribute`	`$XDG_DATA_HOME/gitcontribute` or `~/.local/share/gitcontribute`
macOS	`~/Library/Application Support/gitcontribute`	`~/Library/Application Support/gitcontribute/Data`
Windows	`%APPDATA%\gitcontribute`	`%LOCALAPPDATA%\gitcontribute\Data`

The default corpus is gitcontribute.db in the data directory. Run gitcontribute metadata or gitcontribute doctor --json to inspect the local setup.

Platform support

Linux and macOS are the primary development and test targets. Windows builds are tested in CI and use the standard %APPDATA% and %LOCALAPPDATA% locations.

Development

make verify

go run ./cmd/gitcontribute --help

Before changing package boundaries or side effects, read docs/architecture.md. See CONTRIBUTING.md for the repository workflow.

Gitcontribute

What it does

Install

Install Node.js

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

Common questions

Others in the same category

Context7

Codebase Memory

OpenSEO

README from the maker

GitContribute

Quick start

Contribution workflow

1. Find a candidate

2. Research an issue

3. Check related work

4. Validate a change

5. Prepare a draft

Interfaces and storage

CLI

Find and inspect contribution candidates

Search stored threads and indexed code

MCP

Side-effect boundaries

Documentation

Storage

Platform support

Development