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Git Why

Rank #15,426

io.github.alliecatowo/git-why

Finds the Git commits that explain why code is the way it is: semantic and full-text history search.

First listed
Oct 3, 2026
Last publish date
Oct 4, 2026
PURPOSE

What you can do with Git Why

Git Why is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by alliecatowo. It ranks #15,426 of 152,040 active servers on MCP Toplist. Git Why is listed on Official MCP, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 3, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 4, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Git Why can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Git Why

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Git Why and confirm it works

npm package
claude mcp add git-why -- npx -y @alliecatowo/git-why mcp
First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed
Oct 3, 2026
Latest version published
Oct 4, 2026
Version history
3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence
Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked
Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of
Oct 4, 2026
Registry sightings

Do you maintain Git Why? to correct or enrich this profile.

VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

0.1.1 · Oct 3, 20260.1.2 · Oct 4, 20260.2.0 · Oct 4, 2026Oct 3, 2026Oct 4, 2026
VersionPublished
0.2.0Oct 4, 2026
0.1.2Oct 4, 2026
0.1.1Oct 3, 2026
STANDING
#15,426of 152,040 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 136,614 of 152,040 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

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MCP Toplist: Top 25% of 152,040
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Git Why?
Git Why is maintained by alliecatowo, which publishes 1 MCP server (3 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Git Why listed on the Official MCP Registry?
Yes — Git Why is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does Git Why have?
MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Git Why, most recently published on Oct 4, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Git Why?
The source code for Git Why is hosted at github.com/alliecatowo/git-why.
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