How to Use the Gitee MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Gitee to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Gitee server under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the Claude Desktop app, the new tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Manage your Gitee repos, issues, and PRs right inside Claude Desktop using local tools or remote web MCP connectors.

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Triage Gitee issues directly inside Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop reads your active Gitee issues directly using `list_repo_issues` and `get_repo`. If you run the desktop app, it queries these endpoints via local stdio, letting you analyze bug reports without opening a browser tab. Your agent can immediately draft replies or create new issues using `create_issue` based on the context of your chat. You get live repository data pulled straight into your local workspace, making issue management a natural part of your desktop conversation.

Review Gitee code changes using this MCP Server

You can ask Claude Desktop to inspect specific files in your Gitee repositories using `get_file_content`. The desktop app runs this tool locally, pulling the file text directly into your active chat window so you can search for bugs or refactoring targets. When you need to check recent modifications, the agent uses `list_repo_commits` to see who changed what and when. This lets you run audits on your Gitee codebases directly from your desktop interface without manual git commands.

Create Gitee repositories and pull requests in Claude Desktop

Setting up a new project on Gitee takes a single prompt when Claude Desktop uses `create_repo`. You don't have to navigate the Gitee web interface to spin up a blank workspace for your team. Once your code is ready, the agent initiates the review cycle by calling `create_pull_request`. It uses data from `list_pull_requests` to ensure you aren't duplicating existing work before submitting the new proposal.

Setup guide

Set up Gitee MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Gitee MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Gitee MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under gitee-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gitee MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Gitee server under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the Claude Desktop app, the new tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can plug the remote Gitee MCP server URL directly into the integrations settings on claude.ai. This lets your web-based agent call tools like `list_user_repos` without running a local node process.

Yes, Claude Desktop can write data to your account when you authorize it. The agent uses tools like `create_issue` and `create_pull_request` to modify your Gitee repositories directly from your chat session.

Look for the hammer icon in the Claude Desktop input box. Clicking it displays the active Gitee tools, such as `get_user` and `list_repo_commits`, confirming the server is running.

The server processes your Gitee API tokens and repository code files inside a secure MCP sandbox. Your private code and issue details are never stored on Vinkius servers, keeping your intellectual property completely isolated.

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