Is io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server safe to use?

io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server?

io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

Is io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server actively maintained?

io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server is actively maintained — last commit was 14 days ago. It has 206 GitHub stars.

io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server

Comprehensive Git MCP server enabling native git tools including clone, commit, worktree, & more.

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★ 206GitHub

29No CVEsactive

Quick Install

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Setup guide

No install config available. Check the server's README for setup instructions.

Should you use this server?

Comprehensive Git MCP server enabling native git tools including clone, commit, worktree, & more.

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Is it safe?

No package registry to scan.

No authentication — any process on your machine can connect.

License not specified.

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Is it maintained?

Last commit 14 days ago. 206 stars.

Will it work with my client?

Transport: stdio. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients.

Test This Server

No automated test available for this server. Check the GitHub README for setup instructions.

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Security

3/30

No known vulnerabilities.

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Tool stability — Tool definitions stable

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Dependency health — No package to analyze

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License — No license specified

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Authentication — No authentication required

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Is io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server safe to use?: io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server?: io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What AI clients work with io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server?: io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.
Is io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server actively maintained?: io.github.cyanheads/git-mcp-server is actively maintained — last commit was 14 days ago. It has 206 GitHub stars.

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