How do I install the githits mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GITHITS_API_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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GitHits MCP Server

Search public open-source code, documentation, metadata, vulnerabilities, changelogs, and examples.

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What is the GitHits MCP Server?

Search public open-source code, documentation, metadata, vulnerabilities, changelogs, and examples.

The short version

GitHits connects AI coding agents to public open-source evidence across the full software development lifecycle: discovery, planning, research, implementation, debugging, and maintenance.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
init	-no-browser or login --no-browser prints the login URL instead of launching a browser
login	-force re-authenticates even if you are already logged in
gemini-extension.json	GEMINI.md

How to install the GitHits MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "githits": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "githits@latest",
        "mcp",
        "start"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use GitHits to init.”
“Use GitHits to login.”
“Use GitHits to gemini-extension.json.”

Frequently asked questions

Search public open-source code, documentation, metadata, vulnerabilities, changelogs, and examples. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.