How do I install the trelis gitingest 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 `GITHUB_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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Trelis Gitingest MCP Server

An MCP server for gitingest that provides access to Git repository analysis through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server leverages the

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What is the Trelis Gitingest MCP Server?

An MCP server for gitingest that provides access to Git repository analysis through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server leverages the gitingest library to

What the server does

This MCP server provides a single unified tool for accessing Git repository data. It automatically handles repository ingestion as needed, so users can immediately query repository content without an explicit ingestion step.

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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
resource_type	Type of data to retrieve (summary, tree, content, or all). Default is summary.
max_file_size	Maximum file size in bytes to include in the analysis. Default is 10MB.
include_patterns	Comma-separated patterns of files to include in the analysis.
exclude_patterns	Comma-separated patterns of files to exclude from the analysis.
branch	Specific branch to analyze.
max_tokens	Truncates the response to a specified number of tokens.

How to install the Trelis Gitingest MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trelis-gitingest-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "trelis-gitingest-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "github_pat_..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Trelis Gitingest MCP to resource type.”
“Use Trelis Gitingest MCP to max file size.”
“Use Trelis Gitingest MCP to include patterns.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for gitingest that provides access to Git repository analysis through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server leverages the gitingest library to Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.