SERVER

Gitwhy

Rank #62,816

io.github.gitwhy-cli/gitwhy

MCP server providing gitwhy capabilities

2 versions

by gitwhy-cli (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Mar 20, 2026

Last publish date

Apr 1, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Gitwhy

Gitwhy is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by gitwhy-cli. It ranks #62,816 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist. Gitwhy is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and PulseMCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Mar 20, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 1, 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 Gitwhy 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 Gitwhy

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 PulseMCP, last synced Aug 31, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GITWHY_API_KEY · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Gitwhy and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add gitwhy -e "GITWHY_API_KEY=<your GITWHY_API_KEY>" -- npx -y gitwhy-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.gitwhy]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "gitwhy-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.gitwhy.env]
GITWHY_API_KEY = "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by gitwhy-cli

gitwhy-mcp#122,252

View all gitwhy-cli servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Gitwhyyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Mar 20, 2026
Latest version published: Apr 1, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by PulseMCP, last synced Aug 31, 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: Aug 31, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.7.9	Apr 1, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#62,816of 167,945 active serversTop 50%

Ranks ahead of 105,129 of 167,945 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

Show your rank

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Markdown

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HTML

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Gitwhy?: Gitwhy is maintained by gitwhy-cli, which publishes 2 MCP servers (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Gitwhy listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Gitwhy is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP.
How many versions does Gitwhy have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Gitwhy, most recently published on Apr 1, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Gitwhy?: The source code for Gitwhy is hosted at github.com/gitwhy-cli/gitwhy.

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