GitHub MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides 29 Git operations + 11 workflow combinations for AI assistants and developers, enabling comprehensive Git repository management through a standardized interface.
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides 29 Git operations + 11 workflow combinations for AI assistants and developers, enabling comprehensive Git repository management through a standardized interface.
Installation
NPM Global
npm install -g @0xshariq/github-mcp-server
From Source with Symbolic Links
git clone https://github.com/0xshariq/github-mcp-server.git
cd github-mcp-server
npm install && npm run build
./setup-symbolic.sh --user
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
gadd |
Add files to staging area (git add) |
gcommit |
Create commits (git commit) |
gpush |
Push changes (git push) |
gpull |
Pull changes (git pull) |
gstatus |
Repository status (git status) |
gbranch |
Manage branches (git branch) |
gcheckout |
Switch branches (git checkout) |
glog |
Commit history (git log) |
gdiff |
Show differences (git diff) |
gstash |
Stash operations (git stash) |
gpop |
Apply stash (git stash pop) |
greset |
Reset operations (git reset) |
gclone |
Clone repositories (git clone) |
gremote |
Manage remote repositories (git remote) |
ginit |
Initialize repository (git init) |
Features
- 29 comprehensive Git operations through standardized MCP interface
- 17 basic Git operations for core everyday commands
- 12 advanced operations with complex workflows and automation
- 31 workflow combinations to enhance developer productivity
- Full version control capabilities including tag, merge, rebase, cherry-pick, blame, bisect
- Advanced developer tools with backup, cleanup, workflow automation
- Error handling and validation to prevent common Git mistakes
- Direct integration with VS Code and AI assistants like GitHub Copilot
- CLI wrapper for terminal access and automation
- Repository validation and security checks
Notes
The server provides both basic Git operations (17 tools) for everyday use and advanced workflows (12 tools) for complex version control management. It includes comprehensive documentation, troubleshooting guides, and supports multiple installation methods. The server emphasizes security with repository validation, input sanitization, and detailed error handling.