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MCP Git Server

Reference MCP server for local Git repository operations. Status, diff, log, blame, branch listing — read-side operations against a checked-out repo without round-tripping to GitHub. Pairs with mcp-server-filesystem to give an agent full local-repo awareness.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified May 6, 2026·60,000 GitHub stars

Overview

Reference MCP server for local Git repository operations. Status, diff, log, blame, branch listing — read-side operations against a checked-out repo without round-tripping to GitHub. Pairs with mcp-server-filesystem to give an agent full local-repo awareness.

Stack & relationships

How MCP Git Server relates to other entries in the catalog — recommended pairings, alternatives, dependencies, and edges to avoid. Each edge carries a one-line operator note from our editorial team.

MCP Git Server ↔ ecosystem

Recommended stack

  • Pairs with
    MCP Filesystem Server

    Together they give an agent full local-repo awareness — filesystem reads files, git reads metadata (status / diff / log / blame).

Featured in these stacks

The L3 execution stacks that pick this tool as a recommended component, with the one-line note explaining the role it plays in each.

  • Stack · L3·Workstation tier·Role: Repository state (status, diff, blame, history)
    Build a local coding-agent stack (May 2026)

    Pairs with mcp-server-filesystem to give the agent full repo awareness — read-side operations only by default. Lets OpenHands reason about what changed and why before proposing new edits.

  • Stack · L3·Workstation tier·Role: MCP git (repo metadata)
    Build a memory-enabled local agent stack (May 2026)

    Read-side git operations give the agent commit history awareness — crucial when memory says 'we tried X last session' and git can confirm whether X was actually committed or rolled back.

Pros

  • Works against any local repo — no remote dependency
  • Read-side first, mutation paths gated
  • Reference implementation

Cons

  • Not a replacement for the GitHub MCP server when you need PRs/issues
  • Repo path needs to be explicitly configured

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a
LicenseOpen source · free (OSS, MIT)

Get MCP Git Server

Official site
https://modelcontextprotocol.io
GitHub
https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers

Frequently asked

Is MCP Git Server free?

MCP Git Server has a paid tier (free (OSS, MIT)). Check the pricing page for current terms.

What operating systems does MCP Git Server support?

MCP Git Server supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Which GPUs work with MCP Git Server?

MCP Git Server supports n/a. CPU-only inference is also possible but slow.

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