Gk Cli

Name: Gk Cli
Author: gitkraken

by gitkrakenversion 3.1.77i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry namecom.gitkraken/gk-cli

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

The GitKraken MCP Server for managing repos, PRs, issues across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and more.

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Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiNot measured yet★ –

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
Category: Developer tools

Install

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

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

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": {
    "gk-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gitkraken/gk",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add gk-cli -- npx -y @gitkraken/gk mcp

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gk-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gitkraken/gk",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "gk-cli": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gitkraken/gk",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

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

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 6, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain gitkraken.com (the registry checks domain ownership)
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… 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 0% of the other 1386 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 67% of the other 1386 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1386 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 Gk Cli safe?

It passed 1 of 1 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 –, and the latest version (3.1.77) reached the registry 23 days 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: GitHub, Desktop Commander, Cloudflare MCP

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README from the maker

Open the README

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🚀 GitKraken CLI

gk is GitKraken on the command line. The core functionality is focused on "Work Items" which can be thought of as the feature or issue you are trying to tackle. This allows you to work with multiple repos at once and get the same UX as if you were in a monorepo. We also provide robust AI-powered commit messages and Pull Request generation. It also provides an MCP server that streamlines working with git and your Issue and git hosting providers.

GitKraken CLI is available on macOS, Windows, and Unix systems.

MCP Server
Documentation
Workflows
git Command Passthrough
Installation
Troubleshooting
Support

MCP Server

The GitKraken MCP server is a local MCP server that is powerful and easy to use. It wraps git, GitHub, Jira MCP actions as well as provides tools to LLMs that work with GitKraken APIs and functionality. You can find specific installation instructions based on your chosen AI application in the Help Center.

If you want to read more about the MCP server, you can check out the introduction blog post

Documentation

gk help is going to be your best source for exploring the CLI. But also see the workflows below.

Welcome to GitKraken CLI, a premium CLI experience for managing multiple repositories with familiar GIT CLI commands

Usage: gk [flags] gk [command]

AUTHENTICATING auth Authenticate with the GitKraken platform provider Add or remove provider tokens

CORE COMMANDS graph Display commit graph in current repository issue Manage your issues organization Manage your Gitkraken organizations work Interact with your work. workspace Interact with your workspaces. Alias: 'ws'

Additional Commands: help Help about any command setup Display information about your current system configuration version Print the version number of GK CLI

Flags: -h, --help help for gk

Use "gk [command] --help" for more information about a command.

Workflows

Start with a single repo. You can add more later.

In general, your process will look like this:

Authenticate

gk auth login

Navigate to a git repo directory on your filesystem

cd ./path/to/repo

Then create a Work Item and the current directory

will be automatically added to the Work Item

gk work create "My new work item"

Edit files...

...

Commit your changes using AI

gk work commit --ai

Push your changes

gk work push

Create a Pull Request

gk work pr create --ai

Once you have familiarized yourself with using a single repo, try out creating work items and generating commits and PRs for multiple repos at a time by just adding multiple repos to a new Work Item.

# Add a repo to the current work item

gk work add ./path/to/repo # path could be as simple as "." if you are in the directory already

`git` Command Passthrough

You can also use gk to pass through any git command. eg:

gk status

gk remote -v

etc

Installation

macOS

gk is available from Homebrew with the following command:

Homebrew:

brew install gitkraken-cli

Or download it from the releases page and add it to your binaries folder:

mv ~/Downloads/gk /usr/local/bin/gk

Unix / Ubuntu

gk is available as a downloadable binary from the releases page. Once you have it, add it to your binaries folder:

mv ~/Downloads/gk /usr/local/bin/gk

Or create a new directory, move the binary and add it to $PATH:

mkdir "$HOME/cli"

mv ~/Downloads/gk "$HOME/cli" export PATH="$HOME/gk:$PATH"

You can also download your corresponding package (.deb, .rpm) and install it with:

sudo apt install ./gk.deb

sudo rpm -i ./gk.rpm

Windows

gk is available from Winget with the following command:

winget install gitkraken.cli

⚙️ Configuration

Nerd Fonts

The GitKraken CLI supports Nerd Fonts to display icons for some commands. To ensure correct icon rendering, please obtain and install a Nerd Font available at https://www.nerdfonts.com/. After installation, set the selected Nerd Font as the default font for your terminal.

Troubleshooting

`gk login` freezes after authenticating in browser

This problem is due to the browser. Currently we know that Safari and Brave do not allow to respond to localhost through port 1314. To fix this, change your default browser or copy the URL before the redirect and open it in another browser.

gk from Oh-My-Zsh

Oh-My-Zsh has gitk aliased as gk and that can create some problems. To fix this, type in your terminal:

unalias gk

Manual macOS Installation

If you install the CLI manually from the releases page on macOS, you will likely run into a security error that looks like this:

To fix this, go to Settings > Security & Privacy > General and click "Allow Anyway".

Try running gk setup again and then click "Open Anyway" to continue.

Gk Cli

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

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

GitHub

Desktop Commander

Cloudflare MCP

README from the maker

🚀 GitKraken CLI

Table of Contents

MCP Server

Documentation

Workflows

Authenticate

Navigate to a git repo directory on your filesystem

Then create a Work Item and the current directory

will be automatically added to the Work Item

Edit files...

...

Commit your changes using AI

Push your changes

Create a Pull Request

git Command Passthrough

etc

Installation

macOS

Unix / Ubuntu

Windows

⚙️ Configuration

Nerd Fonts

Troubleshooting

gk login freezes after authenticating in browser

gk from Oh-My-Zsh

Manual macOS Installation

`git` Command Passthrough

`gk login` freezes after authenticating in browser