MCP Git Ingest
by adhikasp
Analyze GitHub repository structures and read important files directly within your AI assistant.
What it does
MCP Git Ingest allows AI assistants to programmatically explore the architecture of any public GitHub repository. It simplifies the process of understanding a codebase by providing a visual map of the directory structure and enabling the targeted reading of key configuration and source files.
Tools
github_directory_structure: Generates a Unicode tree representation of the repository's files and folders.github_read_important_files: Fetches the contents of specific files (e.g., README.md, pyproject.toml) for deep analysis.
Installation
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-git-ingest": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-git-ingest", "mcp-git-ingest"]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
- Claude Desktop
Quick install
uvx --from git+https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-git-ingest mcp-git-ingestInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 4/16/2026
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