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whygit MCP server

Srikarmk/whygit

Read-only Git explainer: what state a repo is in, what an error means, and the exact fix.

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Install whygit in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add whygit -- uvx whygit
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whygit": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "whygit"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the whygit MCP server do?

Read-only Git explainer: what state a repo is in, what an error means, and the exact fix.

Is the whygit 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 whygit run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add whygit to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add whygit -- uvx whygit

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