Gk CLI MCP Server

gk is GitKraken on the command line. The core functionality is focused on "Work Items" which can be thought of as the feature or issue you are trying to tackle. This allows you to work with multiple repos at once and get the same UX as if you were in a monorepo. We also provide robust AI-powered commit messages and Pull Request generation. It also provides an MCP server that streamlines working with git and your…

People connecting documentation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-17 · ★ 447 · #8 OF 183 MAINTAINED DOCUMENTATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

NOASSERTION · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Gk CLI

Claude Code

claude mcp add gitkraken-gk-cli -- npx -y @gitkraken/gk

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitkraken-gk-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gitkraken/gk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package @gitkraken/gk - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@gitkraken)

registry vendor namespace com.gitkraken - domain-verified with the official MCP registry

03 · What Gk CLI can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v3.1.70 · 2026-07-13

v3.1.69 · 2026-06-29

v3.1.68 · 2026-06-10

04 · Who maintains Gk CLI

gk-cli is maintained by gitkraken. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2023.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/gitkraken/gk-cli
category: documentation - ranked #8 of 183 actively-maintained documentation servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 4 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-13)
registry: com.gitkraken/gk-cli (active, first published 2025-10-21 · 12 versions)
packages: npm:@gitkraken/gk

06 · Gk CLI FAQ

What is Gk CLI?

Is Gk CLI still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-17 and it shipped 4 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Gk CLI?

Run `npx -y @gitkraken/gk`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Gk CLI run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to Gk CLI

Alternatives to Gk CLI

Maintained documentation servers if Gk CLI isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Gk CLI doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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