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TL;DR

GitMCP is a Developer Tools MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent use GitMCP's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. Connect it via its hosted endpoint https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express.

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GitMCP

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Developer Tools

Last updated July 14, 2026 · By MCPizy team

use GitMCP's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. 4 tools, http transport. Audited by CheckMCP: 83/100 (B).

Official homepage

Install GitMCP

Hosted server — connect the remote endpoint:
https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express
Transport
HTTP / SSE

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-gitmcp-io": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-gitmcp-io": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • GitMCP exposes an MCP interface for developer tools workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Connect in 1 URL: https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express — remote endpoint, no local install.
  • Free and open source — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate developer tools workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GitMCP MCP server?

The GitMCP MCP server is an Developer Tools Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents use GitMCP's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. It exposes GitMCP's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I connect to GitMCP MCP?

GitMCP is a hosted MCP server — no local install. Add its remote endpoint `https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express` to your client config under `mcpServers` (HTTP/SSE transport) and restart your client.

Is GitMCP MCP free?

Yes. The GitMCP MCP server is free and open source. You may still need a GitMCP account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does GitMCP 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.

What can I do with GitMCP MCP?

Manage all your MCPs in one place

Monitor usage, track costs, and discover new MCPs.

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Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-gitmcp-io": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://gitmcp.io/expressjs/express",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}

Once installed, your AI agent can use GitMCP's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run GitMCP operations, inspect results, chain GitMCP with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive developer tools tasks without leaving your editor.

CheckMCP 83 B