The Git Local MCP runs as a **local stdio server** with repository write access: - **Commit Capabilities**: Can create commits on your behalf with the commit tool - **Branch Modifications**: Can create and switch branches in your repository - **Staging Changes**: Can stage files via git add, affecting what goes into commits - **Local Only**: Operations are local—doesn't push to remotes automatically **Security considerations**: The MCP operates with your local git credentials and permissions. Review commits before pushing to remote repositories. Be aware that AI-generated commit messages should be reviewed for accuracy. Consider working on feature branches to safely review changes before merging.

To start using the Git Local MCP: 1. **Install uv**: Ensure you have `uv` installed (Python's fast package installer) 2. **Add the server**: Configure your AI client with `uvx mcp-server-git` 3. **Open a repository**: Navigate to or specify a Git repository path 4. **Start versioning**: Ask your AI to check status, stage changes, or create commits **Example prompts**: - "What's the current git status?" - "Show me the diff of unstaged changes" - "Stage all modified files and commit with message 'Fix authentication bug'" - "Create a new branch called feature/user-dashboard" The AI handles all git commands—just describe your version control needs.