Best Version Control MCP Servers for Cursor
Top 5 of 5 Version Control MCP servers that work with Cursor, ranked by security score — every entry below is human-reviewed, not just scraped. Every row has a one-click config for Cursor — no need to open each page.
Setting up MCP servers in Cursor
Cursor supports MCP at two levels: a project config (.cursor/mcp.json, checked into the repo and shared with your team) and a global config (~/.cursor/mcp.json, available in every project). Both use the same mcpServers format, so a server can move from personal to shared with a copy-paste.
Cursor also has a Settings panel (Settings → MCP) that lists every configured server and whether it started successfully, which is the fastest way to confirm a new entry is actually working before you rely on it mid-task.
| # | Server | Security score | Stars | Language | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GitLab API access via 86 specialized tools for AI model context integration. | 68 | 61 | TypeScript | |
| 2 | Bitbucket repositories, pull requests, and code management via AI agents. | 36 | 159 | TypeScript | |
| 3 | Forgejo and Gitea repository management for AI through 103 integrated tools. | 30 | 8 | TypeScript | |
| 4 | Gitea repositories managed directly through custom file upload and sync tools. | 24 | 13 | TypeScript | |
| 5 | GitLab MCP ServerOfficial GitLab API access for project management, file operations, and repository automation. | 16 | 293 | JavaScript |
Version Control + Cursor: frequently asked questions
›How do I add a Version Control MCP server to Cursor?
Add an entry under "mcpServers" in .cursor/mcp.json (project-only) or ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects), then reload Cursor.
›Are Version Control MCP servers safe to use with Cursor?
Check the security score on each server's page before installing — it's computed from real signals (permissions requested, authentication, maintenance activity), not a marketing claim. Every server ranked below has been human-reviewed, not just scraped.
›What's the difference between project and global MCP config in Cursor?
.cursor/mcp.json in a repo only applies there and can be committed for a team; ~/.cursor/mcp.json applies to every project you open.
›How do I check if an MCP server is actually running in Cursor?
Open Settings → MCP — it lists each configured server with its live status, so you can catch a broken command before you start relying on it.