git-mcp

Put an end to code hallucinations! GitMCP is a free, open-source, remote MCP server for any GitHub project

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Installation
Difficulty
Advanced
Estimated Time
20-45 minutes

Installation

Installation

Prerequisites

Please specify required software and versions:
Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher
npm: 8.0.0 or higher
Claude Desktop: Latest version

Installation Steps

1. Clone Repository

bash
git clone https://github.com/idosal/git-mcp.git
cd git-mcp

2. Install Dependencies

bash
npm install

3. Configure Claude Desktop

Edit claude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP server:
json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["server.js"]
    }
  }
}

4. Start Server

bash
npm start

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Server won't start Solution: Check Node.js version and reinstall dependencies. Issue: Not recognized by Claude Desktop Solution: Verify configuration file path and syntax.