MCP'S
git-mcp
by idosal
Overview
GitMCP is a free, open-source remote MCP server for any GitHub project, intended to help reduce code hallucinations.
Details
GitMCP is described by its GitHub repository as a free, open-source, remote MCP server for any GitHub project. The project tagline says it aims to “put an end to code hallucinations,” positioning it as a way for MCP-compatible AI tools to use GitHub project context rather than relying only on model memory. The idosal GitHub profile also pins the git-mcp repository and describes it as a free, open-source remote MCP server for GitHub projects.
When to Use
Use when you want an MCP server connected to a GitHub project so an AI coding assistant can work with repository context. Use when evaluating open-source MCP options intended to reduce code hallucinations around GitHub-hosted codebases.
Getting Started
- Open the official GitHub repository: https://github.com/idosal/git-mcp
- Review the repository README and available setup instructions before connecting it to an MCP-compatible client.
- Test it first with a non-critical GitHub project to confirm it provides the context and behavior you need.
Key Features
- •Remote MCP server for GitHub projects
- •Described as working with any GitHub project
- •Free and open-source project
- •Aims to reduce code hallucinations by providing project context
Capabilities
- •mcp-server
- •github-project-context
- •remote-mcp
- •open-source
Last updated Jun 1, 2026