Git Mob MCP Server

Name: Git Mob MCP Server
Author: Mubashwer

@Mubashwer

Repository

About Git Mob MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for git-mob CLI app

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git-mob": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "git-mob-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Displays general help and usage information for the Git Mob CLI.

Sets up git-mob globally for the user.

Sets up git-mob locally for the current repository.

Adds a new team member using their key, name, and email.

Deletes a team member by their key.

Lists all team members that have been added to Git Mob.

Sets the active pairing or mob session by specifying the keys of the team members to include as coauthors.

Clears the active mob or pairing session.

Lists all coauthors currently included in the active mob or pairing session.

Overview

What is Git Mob MCP Server?

It is a Node.js server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for the git mob CLI application. It enables developers to manage team members and pairing/mobbing sessions directly from MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop and VS Code.

How to use Git Mob MCP Server?

Install via NPX and add the server configuration to your MCP client. For Claude Desktop, add the provided JSON block to claude_desktop_config.json. For VS Code, add it to User Settings (JSON) or .vscode/mcp.json. Once configured, the server exposes tools and resources to interact with git mob.

Key features of Git Mob MCP Server

Setup git mob CLI globally or locally
Add, delete, or list team members
Select team members for a pairing or mobbing session
Automatically append Co-authored-by trailers to commit messages
List coauthors and their Co-authored-by trailers for the active session

Use cases of Git Mob MCP Server

Configure git mob for a new repository or globally
Quickly add or remove team members without leaving the editor
Start and manage mob or pairing sessions from an MCP client
Retrieve the current session’s coauthors and trailers for commit messages

FAQ from Git Mob MCP Server

What does Git Mob MCP Server do?

It integrates the git mob CLI into MCP-compatible assistants, allowing you to manage team members and mob/pairing sessions using natural language commands.

How do I install and configure Git Mob MCP Server?

Run the server via NPX and add its configuration to your MCP client’s settings file. Detailed examples for Claude Desktop and VS Code are provided in the README.

What tools and resources does the server provide?

It offers resources like git_mob_help and git_mob_version, and tools for setup, managing team members, controlling mob sessions, and listing coauthors and their trailers.

Does the server require the git mob CLI to be installed separately?

The server is built for the git mob CLI and includes tools to set it up globally or locally. The README implies that the CLI is a prerequisite, but it does not explicitly state that you must install it manually.