What is the key difference between Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli?

Repowise (Hosted) belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Gk Cli belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Repowise (Hosted) or Gk Cli in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli free or paid?

Repowise (Hosted) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gk Cli operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Repowise (Hosted) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Gk Cli lists 5 tools with 2 views and 442 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Repowise (Hosted) or Gk Cli in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli free to use, or do they require API keys?

Repowise (Hosted) is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Gk Cli operates under a Freemium model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both repowise-hosted and gitkraken-gk-cli as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Repowise (Hosted) has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Gk Cli holds a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 442 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Repowise (Hosted) vs Gk Cli

In-depth architectural comparison of the Repowise (Hosted) and Gk Cli MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Repowise (Hosted)

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Gk Cli

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Repowise (Hosted) if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Gk Cli if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Repowise (Hosted) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Repowise (Hosted) Details

Choose Gk Cli when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: GK_API_TOKEN, GK_JIRA_TOKEN, GK_GITHUB_TOKEN, GK_GITLAB_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Local MCP server wrapping git, GitHub, Jira, and GitKraken APIs, AI-powered commit message and pull request generation, Work item management across multiple repositories.

Explore Gk Cli Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Repowise (Hosted) Version Control	Gk Cli gitkraken Version Control
Summary	Hosted codebase intelligence for repos indexed on repowise.dev — no local indexing needed.	A CLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs. Includes an MCP server via gk mcp that not only wraps GitKraken APIs, but also Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and more. Works with local tools and remote services.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Repowise (Hosted) Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Gk Cli Tools (5)

Local MCP server wrapping git, GitHub, Jira, and GitKraken APIs

AI-powered commit message and pull request generation

Work item management across multiple repositories

Support for git command passthrough

Cross-platform support: macOS, Windows, Unix

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Repowise (Hosted) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "repowise-hosted": {
      "url": "https://www.repowise.dev"
    }
  }
}

Gk Cli Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitkraken-gk-cli": {
      "url": "https://help.gitkraken.com/cli/gk-cli-mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Repowise (Hosted) is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Gk Cli belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Repowise (Hosted) when you need capabilities focused on version control and Gk Cli when you require tools for version control.

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