How to Use the Gitea MCP in Claude Code

Integrate Gitea with Claude Code for terminal-based automation.

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Setup Gitea with Claude Code

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Claude Code audits Gitea repositories

Run `list_repos` from your terminal to get a full dump of your Gitea projects. Claude Code uses this to verify repository status and clone links in automated scripts. It handles the heavy lifting of parsing JSON responses from the server. You get the raw data you need to manage your infrastructure without leaving your shell.

Automate Gitea pull request monitoring

Hook your CI/CD pipeline into `list_pulls` so Claude Code can check for pending reviews. It fetches the latest PR data to help you decide when to trigger builds. This is ideal for headless environments where you need to track project progress. The agent handles the Gitea API calls and outputs the results to your logs.

Retrieve Gitea org details

Use `get_org` to pull metadata about your organization structure directly into your terminal workflow. Claude Code can iterate through your teams to ensure your local environment is correctly configured. It provides a clean way to manage large Gitea setups. You get exact details on org members and settings without needing a browser.

Setup guide

Set up Gitea MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see gitea-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Gitea transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Gitea tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitea-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Gitea MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitea-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Gitea MCP in Claude Code

Use the command claude mcp add to register the server. You will need to provide the correct HTTP transport details and your authentication header.

Yes, the server is designed for headless execution. You can script calls like list_repos to automate your development environment setup.

The server manages the communication flow. If you hit API limits, you should check your Gitea instance settings to ensure your token has sufficient quota.

Yes, as long as your container has access to the Gitea host. The MCP Server relies on standard network protocols to execute your commands securely.

The tools share repository names, descriptions, and branch metadata. This is standard Git information required for the agent to perform its tasks safely.

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