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GitKraken is a Version Control MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent cLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install gitkraken.

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GitKraken

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

CLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.

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Repo audit: 70/100 — usable, but maintenance or documentation is thin

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of gitkraken/gk-cli. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 6 days ago · 447 stars · no licence declared · 22 open issues

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Install GitKraken

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install gitkraken
Or run directly:
npx -y @gitkraken/gk mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GitKraken MCP server?

GitKraken is listed as an Version Control Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent cLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install GitKraken MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install gitkraken` 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 `npx -y @gitkraken/gk mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install GitKraken MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does GitKraken MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with GitKraken MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent cLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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