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gitea-mcp

Rank #59,053

io.github.werebear73/gitea-mcp

Model Context Protocol server for Gitea (and Forgejo, Codeberg).

1 version

2 GitHub stars

by werebear73 (2 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

May 29, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with gitea-mcp

gitea-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by werebear73. It ranks #59,053 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. gitea-mcp is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on May 29, 2026 and most recently updated on May 29, 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 gitea-mcp 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 gitea-mcp

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GITEA_URL · required
GITEA_TOKEN · required
GITEA_TIMEOUT · optional
GITEA_MAX_RETRIES · optional
GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect gitea-mcp and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add gitea-mcp -e "GITEA_URL=<your GITEA_URL>" -e "GITEA_TOKEN=<your GITEA_TOKEN>" -e "GITEA_TIMEOUT=<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>" -e "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES=<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>" -e "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY=<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>" -- uvx gitea-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.gitea-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["gitea-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.gitea-mcp.env]
GITEA_URL = "<your GITEA_URL>"
GITEA_TOKEN = "<your GITEA_TOKEN>"
GITEA_TIMEOUT = "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>"
GITEA_MAX_RETRIES = "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>"
GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY = "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITEA_URL": "<your GITEA_URL>",
        "GITEA_TOKEN": "<your GITEA_TOKEN>",
        "GITEA_TIMEOUT": "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>",
        "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY": "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITEA_URL": "<your GITEA_URL>",
        "GITEA_TOKEN": "<your GITEA_TOKEN>",
        "GITEA_TIMEOUT": "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>",
        "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY": "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITEA_URL": "<your GITEA_URL>",
        "GITEA_TOKEN": "<your GITEA_TOKEN>",
        "GITEA_TIMEOUT": "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>",
        "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY": "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITEA_URL": "<your GITEA_URL>",
        "GITEA_TOKEN": "<your GITEA_TOKEN>",
        "GITEA_TIMEOUT": "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>",
        "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY": "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gitea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITEA_URL": "<your GITEA_URL>",
        "GITEA_TOKEN": "<your GITEA_TOKEN>",
        "GITEA_TIMEOUT": "<your GITEA_TIMEOUT>",
        "GITEA_MAX_RETRIES": "<your GITEA_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY": "<your GITEA_RETRY_BASE_DELAY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 werebear73

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: May 29, 2026
Latest version published: May 29, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 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: Nov 3, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since May 31, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.5.1	May 29, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains gitea-mcp?: gitea-mcp is maintained by werebear73, which publishes 2 MCP servers (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is gitea-mcp listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — gitea-mcp is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
How many versions does gitea-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of gitea-mcp, most recently published on May 29, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for gitea-mcp?: The source code for gitea-mcp is hosted at github.com/werebear73/gitea-mcp.

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