Git MCP Server

Not a Git repository error when accessing features

Navigate to Git repository root directory before using MCP server. Run git status locally to verify directory is initialized. Initialize repository with git init if needed.

Permission denied accessing repository files

Run ls -l on repository directory to check user has read permissions. Verify MCP server process user matches repository owner. Add user to appropriate group if needed: sudo usermod -a -G.

Git command not found or unavailable error

Install Git: sudo apt install git (Linux) or brew install git (macOS). Verify installation: git --version. Ensure Git binary is in system PATH environment variable.

Cannot read commits or repository history

Verify .git directory exists and isn't corrupted. Check repository permissions allow read access. Run git fsck to check repository integrity. Clone fresh copy if repository is corrupted.