Git MCP Server vs Git MCP
A side-by-side look at the Git MCP Server and Git MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Git MCP Server for version control work as a local process; choose Git MCP for version control as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Git MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
GIT_TOKEN. - You want tools like
get_file_contents, get_repository_tree, push_files.
Choose Git MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Version Control | Version Control |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 49/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | GIT_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 8,472 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 7 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 23 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Git MCP Server | View Git MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Git MCP Server tools 23
get_file_contentsGet the contents of a file or directory from a repositoryget_repository_treeList files and directories in a repository. Use recursive=true to get full tree.push_filesPush multiple files to a repository in a single commit. Supports create, update, delete, and move actions.create_branchCreate a new branch in the repository. Use this before making code changes to work on a separate branch.list_branchesList branches in a repository. Optionally search for specific branches.list_commitsList commits in a repository. Filter by branch, path, date range, or author.search_codeSearch for code in a repository. Returns matching files and lines.get_issueGet details of a specific issue in a projectlist_issuesList issues in a project with optional filterscreate_issueCreate a new issue in a projectupdate_issueUpdate an existing issue in a projectget_pull_requestGet details of a pull request (merge request in GitLab)- +11 more on the listing page
Git MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Git MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@raytien/git-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"GIT_TOKEN": "YOUR_GIT_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Git MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"idosal-git-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Git MCP Server is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. Git MCP belongs to Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Git MCP Server for version control work and Git MCP for version control.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Git MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Git MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add git-mcp-server and idosal-git-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Git MCP Server has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Git MCP has 49/100 (Fair) with 7 views, 0 installs and 8,472 GitHub stars.