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TL;DR

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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Version Control

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

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

Install GitKraken

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

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • GitKraken 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 gitkraken — 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 GitKraken MCP server?

The GitKraken 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 cLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. It exposes GitKraken's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

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/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is GitKraken MCP free?

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

Does GitKraken 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 GitKraken MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can cLI for interacting with GitKraken APIs including Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run GitKraken operations, inspect results, chain GitKraken with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive version control tasks without leaving your editor.