GitWhy — The Context Layer for Git

io.github.gitwhy-cli/gitwhy

The shared AI context engine for git — save, search, and share the reasoning behind code changes.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitwhy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gitwhy-mcp@0.7.9"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITWHY_API_KEY": "<your GITWHY_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • GITWHY_API_KEYsecretGitWhy API key for cloud sync, publish, and PR comment features. Not required for local-only context saving.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.7.9
Registry
active
Published
4/1/2026

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