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TL;DR

Gitea is a Version Control MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent manage Gitea repositories, issues, and pull requests for self-hosted Git from AI agents. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install gitea.

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Gitea

Version Control

Last updated June 1, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Manage Gitea repositories, issues, and pull requests for self-hosted Git from AI agents.

Install Gitea

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install gitea
Or run directly:
pip install mcp-server-gitea
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Gitea exposes an MCP interface for version control workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install gitea — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate version control workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Gitea MCP server?

The Gitea MCP server is an Version Control Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents manage Gitea repositories, issues, and pull requests for self-hosted Git from AI agents. It exposes Gitea's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Gitea MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install gitea` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `pip install mcp-server-gitea` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Gitea MCP free?

Yes. The Gitea MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Gitea account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Gitea MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Gitea MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can manage Gitea repositories, issues, and pull requests for self-hosted Git from AI agents directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Gitea operations, inspect results, chain Gitea with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive version control tasks without leaving your editor.