Mcp Repo2llm Server

Name: Mcp Repo2llm Server
Author: crisschan

@crisschan

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About Mcp Repo2llm Server

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#mcp-repo2llm #code-transformation #ai-integration

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-repo2llm-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "mcp[cli]",
        "--with-editable",
        "/mcp-repo2llm",
        "mcp",
        "run",
        "/mcp-repo2llm/mcp-repo2llm-server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your-github-token",
        "GITLAB_TOKEN": "your-gitlab-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Mcp Repo2llm Server?

Mcp Repo2llm Server is an MCP server that transforms code repositories into LLM-friendly formats, bridging the gap between traditional codebases and AI language models. It is based on the RepoToTextForLLMs project.

How to use Mcp Repo2llm Server?

Install and configure the server via uv with the required environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN and GITLAB_TOKEN. Invoke the tools get_github_repo, get_gitlab_repo, or get_local_repo with a repository URL and optional branch (default master) to receive the repository contents as formatted text.

Key features of Mcp Repo2llm Server

Smart Repository Scanning: processes entire codebases while preserving structure
Context Preservation: maintains relationships and contextual information between code files
Multi-language Support: language-specific optimizations for various programming languages
Metadata Enhancement: enriches code with relevant metadata for better LLM understanding
Efficient Processing: optimized for large repositories with minimal resource usage

Use cases of Mcp Repo2llm Server

Feed entire codebases to LLMs for analysis or code generation while retaining structural context
Convert GitLab, GitHub, or local repositories into a single text document for AI tool consumption
Standardize repository documentation and metadata for consistent LLM processing across projects
Enable AI-powered code review or refactoring by providing clean, structured repository text

FAQ from Mcp Repo2llm Server

What tokens are required to use the server?

The server requires GITHUB_TOKEN and GITLAB_TOKEN environment variables to authenticate with GitHub and GitLab respectively.

Which repository hosts are supported?

The server supports GitHub (get_github_repo), GitLab (get_gitlab_repo), and local file system repositories (get_local_repo).

What is the default branch used when fetching a repository?

The default branch is master for both GitHub and GitLab tools, but you may specify a different branch via the branch parameter.

Does the server have any runtime dependencies?

Yes, the server requires uv and the mcp[cli] package. It is run as a Python script (mcp-repo2llm-server.py) based on the RepoToTextForLLMs library.