gitcontribute

GitContribute

Contribution research for agents: check repository guidance, related work, code context, and validation before writing a patch.

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gitcontribute is available as a CLI, terminal UI, and MCP server for coding agents.

GitHub can show you open issues. It cannot tell you whether an issue is still relevant, already being implemented, appropriate for an outside contributor, or supported by enough evidence to work on safely.

GitContribute collects repository guidance, related issues and pull requests, code context, accepted contribution patterns, and validation results in a local SQLite corpus. Results identify missing or stale coverage. [!IMPORTANT] GitContribute never writes to GitHub. It prepares local research and drafts for you to review. Quick start

Run the guided setup with Node.js 18 or newer:

Choose MCP to use GitContribute from a supported coding agent, CLI for the terminal and TUI, or Both. The wizard shows every planned change before applying it. Adding a repository during setup does not contact GitHub or start a sync.

After setup, start with a repository or an exact issue: Results include source references, coverage gaps, and suggested next steps.

Other installation options