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

1. git_status

   • Shows the working tree status
   • Input:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
   • Returns: Current status of working directory as text output

2. git_diff_unstaged

   • Shows changes in working directory not yet staged
   • Inputs:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
     • context_lines (number, optional): Number of context lines to show (default: 3)
   • Returns: Diff output of unstaged changes

3. git_diff_staged

   • Shows changes that are staged for commit
   • Inputs:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
     • context_lines (number, optional): Number of context lines to show (default: 3)
   • Returns: Diff output of staged changes

4. git_diff

   • Shows differences between branches or commits
   • Inputs:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
     • target (string): Target branch or commit to compare with
     • context_lines (number, optional): Number of context lines to show (default: 3)
   • Returns: Diff output comparing current state with target

5. git_commit

   • Records changes to the repository
   • Inputs:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
     • message (string): Commit message
   • Returns: Confirmation with new commit hash

6. git_add

   • Adds file contents to the staging area
   • Inputs:
     • repo_path (string): Path to Git repository
     • files (string[]): Array of file paths to stage
   • Returns: Confirmation of staged files