GitKraken MCP

Name: GitKraken MCP
Author: GitKraken

GitKraken CLI with built-in MCP server — unified Git, Jira, GitHub, and GitLab from AI assistants

code Go Intermediate Self-hostable Verified

⭐ 500 stars 📅 Updated: 1mo ago

Description

GitKraken CLI (gk) includes a built-in MCP server activated via the `gk mcp` command. It provides a unified interface to Git operations plus deep integrations with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab — all accessible from AI assistants. Manage repositories, review pull requests, track issues, and coordinate across platforms without switching tools. The cross-platform approach means you can query GitHub PRs, Jira tickets, and GitLab merge requests from a single conversational interface, making it ideal for teams working across multiple code hosting and project management platforms.

✅ Best for

Development teams working across GitHub, GitLab, and Jira who want a unified AI-powered interface

⏭️ Skip if

You only use a single platform (GitHub or GitLab) and prefer a dedicated MCP server for it

💡 Use cases

Managing pull requests across GitHub and GitLab from a single AI interface
Tracking Jira issues and linking them to code changes through conversational AI
Reviewing code changes and managing repository branches across platforms
Coordinating development workflows spanning GitHub, GitLab, and Jira simultaneously

👍 Pros

✓ Unified access to GitHub, GitLab, and Jira from one MCP server
✓ Built into the GitKraken CLI — no separate server installation needed
✓ Cross-platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)
✓ Strong ecosystem backing from the GitKraken team with active development

👎 Cons

✗ Requires GitKraken account and authentication setup
✗ Binary CLI tool — requires downloading and installing gk-cli first
✗ Multi-platform integrations may require separate OAuth tokens for each service

🔧 Exposed tools (6 tools)

Tool	Category	Description
review_code	code-review	Review code changes in pull requests and merge requests
manage_prs	code-review	Create, update, and manage pull requests across platforms
track_issues	project-management	Track and manage issues across Jira, GitHub, and GitLab
jira_integration	project-management	Access Jira boards, sprints, and ticket details
manage_repos	repository	Manage Git repositories including clone, status, and branch operations
gitlab_integration	repository	Interact with GitLab merge requests, pipelines, and projects

⚡ Installation

Prerequisites:

• go
• GitKraken account authentication
• API key required

Check Claude Code documentation to configure this MCP server.

💡 Tips & tricks

Install gk-cli first, then run `gk mcp` to start the MCP server. Authenticate with each service (GitHub, GitLab, Jira) separately using `gk auth`. The unified interface shines when you need to cross-reference issues from Jira with PRs on GitHub or GitLab.

🔄 Alternatives

GitHub MCP Server

GitHub's official MCP server — manage repos, issues, PRs, Actions, and security from any AI tool

Similar functionality

gitlab-mcp

MCP server — editorial content pending