Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
@rog0x/mcp-git-toolsclaude mcp add git -- npx -y @rog0x/mcp-git-tools@1.0.1
{
"mcpServers": {
"git": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@rog0x/mcp-git-tools@1.0.1"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
mcp-git-tools
Git repository analysis tools for AI agents, served over MCP (Model Context Protocol). Analyzes local repositories using native git commands — no GitHub API required.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
git_log | Get commit history with filtering by author, date range, and file path |
git_diff | Show diff between commits, branches, or tags with change summaries |
git_blame | Show who last modified each line of a file with commit info |
git_stats | Repository statistics: commits, contributors, activity over time, most changed files |
git_branch | List branches with last commit info, ahead/behind counts, merged/unmerged status |
Prerequisites
- Node.js >= 18
- Git installed and available in PATH
Setup
npm install
npm run build
Configuration
Add to your MCP client configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["D:/products/mcp-servers/mcp-git-tools/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
Tool Details
git_log
Retrieve recent commit history with optional filters.
Parameters:
repoPath(required) — Absolute path to the Git repositorycount— Number of commits to return (default: 20)author— Filter by author name or emailsince/until— Date range filterspath— Filter to commits touching a specific file or directory
git_diff
Compare two refs and get a structured summary of changes.
Parameters:
repoPath(required) — Absolute path to the Git repositoryfrom— Start ref (default: HEAD~1)to— End ref (default: HEAD)path— Limit diff to a specific file or directorysummaryOnly— Return only stats without full diff text
git_blame
See line-by-line authorship of a file.
Parameters:
repoPath(required) — Absolute path to the Git repositoryfilePath(required) — File path relative to repo rootstartLine/endLine— Blame a specific line rangeref— Blame at a specific commit
git_stats
Get a high-level overview of repository activity.
Parameters:
repoPath(required) — Absolute path to the Git repositorytopAuthors— Number of top contributors to list (default: 10)topFiles— Number of most-changed files to list (default: 10)
git_branch
List and analyze branches.
Parameters:
repoPath(required) — Absolute path to the Git repositorybaseBranch— Branch to compare against (default: main or master)includeRemote— Include remote-tracking branchesmergedOnly/unmergedOnly— Filter by merge status
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.rog0x/git?
Git log, diff, blame, branch stats for AI agents
How do I install io.github.rog0x/git?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add git -- npx -y @rog0x/mcp-git-tools@1.0.1. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.rog0x/git need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.rog0x/git open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.rog0x/git?
It is published by rog0x. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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