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Git MCP

Read and work with local git repositories: log, diff, branches, commits.

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Install

# Claude Code
claude mcp add git -- uvx mcp-server-git

# Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf (mcp.json)
"git": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["mcp-server-git"] }

Commands change between releases — if something fails, check the official README.

About Git MCP

Tools for inspecting and manipulating a local git repository — status, diffs, history, branches and commits.

FAQ

What is Git MCP?

Read and work with local git repositories: log, diff, branches, commits.

How do I install Git MCP?

Run: claude mcp add git -- uvx mcp-server-git. Full steps are in the Install section on this page.

Which agents does Git MCP work with?

Claude Code, Claude apps, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf.

Is Git MCP free?

Yes. It is open source (See repo).

Alternatives to Git MCP?

GitHub MCP Server, Superpowers, daymade Claude Code Skills, Desktop Commander, Filesystem MCP.

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GitHub MCP Server

GitHub’s official server: repos, issues, pull requests, code search and Actions.

claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

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Superpowers

A complete software-development methodology for coding agents, built from composable skills.

/plugin marketplace add obra/superpowers-marketplace

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daymade Claude Code Skills

Marketplace of around fifty workflow skills for Claude Code.

/plugin marketplace add daymade/claude-code-skills

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Desktop Commander

Terminal commands, process control and file editing for chat clients.

claude mcp add desktop-commander -- npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander

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Filesystem MCP

Reference server for secure read/write access to folders you choose.

claude mcp add filesystem -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

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Graphify

Skill that maps a codebase into a graph so agents get oriented quickly.

npx skills add https://github.com/safishamsi/graphify

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Sequential Thinking MCP

Tool for structured, step-by-step problem solving with revisions.

claude mcp add sequential-thinking -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking

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Serena

Semantic code retrieval and editing using language servers.

https://github.com/oraios/serena

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Vercel Agent Skills

Vercel’s skills for React, Next.js and web best practices.

npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills

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