Git (cyanheads)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 100/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 2.15.3 · Package @cyanheads/git-mcp-server · Repo cyanheads/git-mcp-server
Summary: Git (cyanheads) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 28 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @cyanheads/git-mcp-server (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 1s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 28 tools listed in 22.7s. |
| maintenance | pass | 25 | Repo pushed 25 days before test; 242 GitHub stars. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | Apache-2.0 (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~7,693 tokens for 28 tools (34,809 bytes) · about 94% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): low.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
git_add, git_blame, git_branch, git_changelog_analyze, git_checkout, git_cherry_pick, git_clean, git_clear_working_dir, git_clone, git_commit, git_diff, git_fetch, git_init, git_log, git_merge, git_pull, git_push, git_rebase, git_reflog, git_remote, git_reset, git_set_working_dir, git_show, git_stash, git_status, git_tag, git_worktree, git_wrapup_instructions
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"git-cyanheads": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/git-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Git (cyanheads) deprecated?
No. @cyanheads/git-mcp-server was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Git (cyanheads)?
Nothing; Git (cyanheads) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Git (cyanheads) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 28 tools.
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