repo-pulse MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install repo-pulse in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add repo-pulse -e REPO_PULSE_REPOS=... -- npx -y repo-pulse-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "repo-pulse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "repo-pulse-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REPO_PULSE_REPOS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the repo-pulse MCP server do?

Read-only git insights for AI: PR review context, bug hotspots, code ownership, release notes

Is the repo-pulse MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does repo-pulse run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add repo-pulse to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add repo-pulse -e REPO_PULSE_REPOS=... -- npx -y repo-pulse-mcp

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