What is Gitviz Mcp

GitViz-MCP is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that visualizes Git history and commit logs with animations, making Git operations intuitive and easy to understand.

Use cases

Use cases for GitViz-MCP include visualizing complex Git histories, teaching Git concepts to beginners, analyzing commit logs for project management, and enhancing productivity in Git workflows.

How to use

To use GitViz-MCP, install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace or manually by downloading the .vsix file. After installation, configure it based on your environment, especially if you are a Copilot user.

Key features

Key features include before/after animations for Git operations, interactive controls for animations, clear visualization of branch structures, commit highlighting, real-time updates, language model integration for Git analysis, smart repository detection, and enhanced Git commands with AI tools.

Where to use

GitViz-MCP can be used in software development environments where Git is utilized for version control, particularly in collaborative projects and educational settings.

GitViz MCP: Animated Log & History

A powerful VS Code extension that visualizes Git history and commit logs with animations, making Git operations intuitive and easy to understand.

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Features

• Before/After Animations: Visualize how Git operations like merge, rebase, and cherry-pick transform your commit tree.
• Interactive Controls: Play, pause animations.
• Branch Structure: Clear visualization of branch relationships and merge points.
• Commit Highlighting: Click to highlight specific commits in the tree.
• Real-time Updates: Automatically reflects changes in your working directory.
• Language Model Integration: Built-in tools for Git analysis and assistance.
• Smart Repository Detection: Automatically detects and switches between repositories.
• Enhanced Git Commands: Integrated AI tools for a better Git workflow.

Usage

Install the GitViz MCP Extension

You can install the extension in one of the following ways:

From VS Code Marketplace

Search for “GitViz MCP” in the VS Code Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X) and click Install.

Manual Installation

1. Download the .vsix file from releases.
2. Open VS Code.
3. Run Extensions: Install from VSIX... from the Command Palette.
4. Select the downloaded .vsix file.

Configure Based on Your Environment

• For Copilot Users:

  It is recommended to use the extension directly, as MCP Server setup is usually not required.

  If you still need to manually configure the MCP Server, refer to the Copilot Config below or run the gitVizMcp: Register MCP Server command from the VS Code Command Palette.

• For Cline Users:

  Please configure using the Cline Config below:

• For Cursor Users:

  This extension does not currently support Cursor.

Basic Operational Flow

Opening Git Visualizer

• From Editor: Click the Git branch icon in the editor title bar.
• From Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → type “gitVizMcp: Open Git Log Viewer”.

Basic Operations

1. Select Repository: Use the “gitVizMcp: Set Repository” command to choose which repository to visualize.
2. View Animation: The interface will show the before/after states of Git operations.
3. Control Playback: Use the play/pause button to control animation timing.
4. Zoom & Navigate: Use zoom controls to explore complex commit trees.

Repository Management

• Auto Mode: Automatically switch repository based on the currently open file.
• Manual Selection: Choose a specific repository from available options.
• Multiple Workspaces: Supports multi-root workspaces.

Other Settings & Tools

Available Settings

Setting	Default	Description
gitVizMcp.port	35555	Port for MCP server
gitVizMcp.basePath	"/gitviz"	Base path for API endpoints
gitVizMcp.maxGitLogEntries	30	Maximum number of git log entries to fetch.

Note: If you change the gitVizMcp.port or gitVizMcp.basePath settings, you must also update the URL in your MCP Server configuration (e.g., Copilot Config or Cline Config) to match these new values.

Commands

Command	Description
gitVizMcp: Open Git Log Viewer	Open the main visualization interface
gitVizMcp: Set Repository	Select which repository to visualize
gitVizMcp: Register MCP Server	Register MCP server in VS Code settings
gitVizMcp: Restart Server	Restart the MCP server

Language Model Tools

This extension provides AI tools for enhanced Git experience:

• highlight_commit: Highlight specific commits in the visualization
• get_git_log: Retrieve Git history for analysis
• visualize_git_log: Create before/after visualizations of Git operations
• get_git_prompt: Access Git-GPT assistance templates

Requirements

• VS Code: Version 1.99.0 or higher
• Git: Must be installed and accessible via command line

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.