Git MCP Server

Name: Git MCP Server
Author: cyanheads

by cyanheadsversion 2.15.3i★ 245iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Comprehensive Git MCP server enabling native git tools including clone, commit, worktree, & more.

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Our basic checksi2 of 2 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiGrowing↓ 4.3K/wk · ★ 245

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio, Streamable HTTP
Category: Developer tools

Install

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

Before you install

Basic checks: 2 of 2 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: MCP_LOG_LEVEL, GIT_BASE_DIR

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/git-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value",
        "GIT_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add git --env MCP_LOG_LEVEL=your-value --env GIT_BASE_DIR=your-value -- npx -y @cyanheads/git-mcp-server run start:stdio

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/git-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value",
        "GIT_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "git": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/git-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "your-value",
        "GIT_BASE_DIR": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

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Values you fill in

MCP_LOG_LEVEL env
Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn').
GIT_BASE_DIR env
Optional absolute path to restrict all git operations to a specific directory tree. Provides security sandboxing for multi-tenant or shared environments.

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

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 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account cyanheads, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed last month
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– 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

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 98% of the other 5741 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 31% of the other 5741 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5741 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 Git MCP Server safe?

It passed 2 of 2 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 last month, and the latest version (2.15.3) reached the registry 3 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?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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@cyanheads/git-mcp-server A Git MCP server for AI agents. STDIO & Streamable HTTP. 28 Tools · 1 Resource · 1 Prompt

Tools

28 git operations organized into seven categories:

Category	Tools	Description
Repository Management	`git_init`, `git_clone`, `git_status`, `git_clean`	Initialize repos, clone from remotes, check status, clean untracked files
Staging & Commits	`git_add`, `git_commit`, `git_diff`	Stage changes, create commits, compare changes
History & Inspection	`git_log`, `git_show`, `git_blame`, `git_reflog`	View commit history, inspect objects, trace authorship, view ref logs
Analysis	`git_changelog_analyze`	Gather git context and instructions for LLM-driven changelog analysis
Branching & Merging	`git_branch`, `git_checkout`, `git_merge`, `git_rebase`, `git_cherry_pick`	Manage branches, switch contexts, integrate changes, apply specific commits
Remote Operations	`git_remote`, `git_fetch`, `git_pull`, `git_push`	Configure remotes, fetch updates, synchronize repositories, publish changes
Advanced Workflows	`git_tag`, `git_stash`, `git_reset`, `git_worktree`, `git_set_working_dir`, `git_clear_working_dir`, `git_wrapup_instructions`	Tag releases (list/create/delete/verify), stash changes, reset state, manage worktrees, set/clear session directory

Resources

Resource	URI	Description
Git Working Directory	`git://working-directory`	The current session working directory, set via `git_set_working_dir`.

Prompts

Prompt	Description	Parameters
Git Wrap-up	Workflow protocol for completing git sessions: review, document, commit, and tag changes.	`changelogPath`, `createTag`.

Getting started

Runtime

Works with both Bun and Node.js. Runtime is auto-detected.

Runtime	Command	Minimum Version
Node.js	`npx @cyanheads/git-mcp-server@latest`	>= 20.0.0
Bun	`bunx @cyanheads/git-mcp-server@latest`	>= 1.2.0

MCP client configuration

Add the following to your MCP client config (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json). Update the environment variables to match your setup — especially the git identity fields.

"mcpServers": { "git-mcp-server": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": ["@cyanheads/git-mcp-server@latest"], "env": { "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "stdio", "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info", "GIT_BASE_DIR": "~/Developer/", "LOGS_DIR": "~/Developer/logs/git-mcp-server/", "GIT_USERNAME": "cyanheads", "GIT_EMAIL": "casey@caseyjhand.com", "GIT_SIGN_COMMITS": "true" } } } }

Bun users: replace "command": "npx" with "command": "bunx".

For Streamable HTTP, set MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE=http and MCP_HTTP_PORT=3015.

Features

Built on mcp-ts-template.

Feature	Details
Declarative tools	Define capabilities in single, self-contained files. The framework handles registration, validation, and execution.
Error handling	Unified `McpError` system for consistent, structured error responses.
Authentication	Supports `none`, `jwt`, and `oauth` modes.
Pluggable storage	Swap backends (`in-memory`, `filesystem`, `Supabase`, `Cloudflare KV/R2`) without changing business logic.
Observability	Structured logging (Pino) and optional auto-instrumented OpenTelemetry for traces and metrics.
Dependency injection	Built with `tsyringe` for decoupled, testable architecture.
Cross-runtime	Auto-detects Bun or Node.js and uses the appropriate process spawning method.
Provider architecture	Pluggable git provider system. Current: CLI. Planned: isomorphic-git for edge deployment.
Working directory management	Session-specific directory context for multi-repo workflows.
Configurable git identity	Override author/committer info via environment variables, with fallback to global git config.
Commit signing	GPG/SSH signing (enabled by default) for commits, merges, rebases, cherry-picks, and tags. Silent fallback to unsigned on failure with `signed`/`signingWarning` fields in responses.
Safety	Destructive operations (`git clean`, `git reset --hard`) require explicit confirmation flags.

Security

All file paths are validated and sanitized to prevent directory traversal.
Optional GIT_BASE_DIR restricts operations to a specific directory tree for multi-tenant sandboxing.
Git commands use validated arguments via process spawning — no shell interpolation.
JWT and OAuth support for authenticated deployments.
Optional rate limiting via the DI-managed RateLimiter service.
All operations are logged with request context for auditing.

Configuration

All configuration is validated at startup in src/config/index.ts. Key environment variables:

Variable	Description	Default
`MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE`	Transport: `stdio` or `http`.	`stdio`
`MCP_SESSION_MODE`	HTTP session mode: `stateless`, `stateful`, or `auto`.	`auto`
`MCP_RESPONSE_FORMAT`	Response format: `json` (LLM-optimized), `markdown` (human-readable), or `auto`.	`json`
`MCP_RESPONSE_VERBOSITY`	Detail level: `minimal`, `standard`, or `full`.	`standard`
`MCP_HTTP_PORT`	HTTP server port.	`3015`
`MCP_HTTP_HOST`	HTTP server hostname.	`127.0.0.1`
`MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH`	MCP request endpoint path.	`/mcp`
`MCP_AUTH_MODE`	Authentication mode: `none`, `jwt`, or `oauth`.	`none`
`STORAGE_PROVIDER_TYPE`	Storage backend: `in-memory`, `filesystem`, `supabase`, `cloudflare-kv`, `r2`.	`in-memory`
`OTEL_ENABLED`	Enable OpenTelemetry.	`false`

| MCP_LOG_LEVEL | Minimum log level: debug, info, warn, error.

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Git MCP Server

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

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

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Alternatives

REA

Netdata

Front-End Checklist

README from the maker

Tools

Resources

Prompts

Getting started

Runtime

MCP client configuration

Features

Security

Configuration