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release-intel-mcp

Un servidor MCP que genera inteligencia de lanzamiento a partir de datos de repositorios de GitHub. Correlaciona commits, pull requests, issues y contribuidores entre dos refs de git y devuelve contexto estructurado listo para la síntesis por IA en notas de lanzamiento, changelogs y resúmenes de lanzamiento.


Herramientas

get_changes_between_refs

Obtén todos los commits entre dos refs de git enriquecidos con metadatos de PR asociados, información del autor e issues vinculados.

Campo

Tipo

Descripción

owner

string

Propietario u organización del repositorio de GitHub

repo

string

Nombre del repositorio de GitHub

base

string

Ref base (tag, rama o SHA más antiguo)

head

string

Ref head (tag, rama o SHA más reciente)

get_pull_requests_in_range

Obtén todos los PR fusionados entre dos refs, categorizados automáticamente por etiqueta en: breaking, feature, fix, docs, chore, dependencies, other.

Los campos de entrada son idénticos a get_changes_between_refs.

get_release_summary

Genera un objeto de contexto de lanzamiento estructurado que combina datos de commits, metadatos de PR, issues vinculados, lista de contribuidores y estadísticas agregadas.

Campo

Tipo

Descripción

owner

string

Propietario del repositorio de GitHub

repo

string

Nombre del repositorio de GitHub

from_tag

string

Tag de lanzamiento anterior (base)

to_tag

string

Nuevo tag de lanzamiento o HEAD


Related MCP server: MCP Releases Server

Configuración

Todas las opciones requieren un token de acceso personal de GitHub con acceso de lectura a repo. Genera uno en: https://github.com/settings/tokens


Opción A: stdio (proceso local)

El enfoque estándar: el cliente MCP inicia el servidor como un subproceso local.

Claude Desktop

Archivo de configuración: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add release-intel -e GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token -- npx -y @barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp

Cursor

Archivo de configuración: ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Archivo de configuración: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code + Copilot

Archivo de configuración: .vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

Archivo de configuración: ~/.cline/mcp_settings.json (o mediante la interfaz de configuración de la extensión Cline)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Continue.dev

Archivo de configuración: ~/.continue/config.yaml

mcpServers:
  - name: release-intel
    command: npx
    args:
      - -y
      - "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"
    env:
      GITHUB_TOKEN: ghp_your_token

Zed

Archivo de configuración: ~/.config/zed/settings.json

{
  "context_servers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": {
        "path": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
        "env": {
          "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

JetBrains (plugin AI Assistant)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Opción B: HTTP (remoto / sin estado)

Ejecuta el servidor como un endpoint HTTP. Útil para clientes remotos, despliegues de equipos compartidos o clientes que prefieren conexiones basadas en URL.

GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token npx @barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp --http

Por defecto, esto se inicia en el puerto 3000. Configura PORT para cambiarlo.

Cursor (HTTP)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

VS Code + Copilot (HTTP)

{
  "servers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Windsurf (HTTP)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-intel": {
      "serverUrl": "http://localhost:3000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Continue.dev (HTTP)

mcpServers:
  - name: release-intel
    type: streamable-http
    url: http://localhost:3000/mcp

Un endpoint de verificación de salud está disponible en GET /health.


Opción C: Docker

docker build -t release-intel-mcp .
docker run -p 3000:3000 -e GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token release-intel-mcp

El contenedor se inicia en modo HTTP por defecto. El endpoint MCP está en http://localhost:3000/mcp.


Variables de Entorno

Variable

Requerida

Por defecto

Descripción

GITHUB_TOKEN

Sí

-

Token de acceso personal de GitHub (alcance de repo)

TRANSPORT

No

stdio

Configúralo en http para habilitar el modo HTTP

PORT

No

3000

Puerto HTTP (solo modo HTTP)


Desarrollo Local

git clone https://github.com/barissozudogru/release-intel-mcp.git
cd release-intel-mcp
npm install
npm run build
GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_... node dist/index.js

Licencia

MIT

Available Tools

3 tools
get_changes_between_refsGet Changes Between RefsB

Get all commits between two git refs enriched with associated PR metadata, author information, and linked issues. Uses the GitHub compare API.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
baseYesBase ref (tag, branch, or commit SHA), the older point
headYesHead ref (tag, branch, or commit SHA), the newer point
repoYesGitHub repository name
ownerYesGitHub repository owner (user or organization)

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are present, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says the tool 'gets' commits and uses the GitHub compare API; it does not mention pagination, rate limits, auth requirements, potential response size, or any other operational behavior beyond the implied read-only nature.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two concise sentences with the main operation front-loaded and no filler. The mention of the GitHub compare API is brief and serves as useful context without bloating the definition.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with four required and fully documented parameters, the description plus schema covers the core invocation. It also states what the response contains semantically. However, with no output schema and no annotations, it leaves response shape, pagination, and error/limit behavior unspecified, so it is not fully complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline applies. The schema already documents owner, repo, base, and head, including that base is the older point and head is the newer point. The description's phrase 'between two git refs' adds little semantic value beyond what the schema provides.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly identifies the action: get all commits between two git refs, and specifies the enrichment (PR metadata, author information, linked issues). It does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools like get_pull_requests_in_range or get_release_summary, but the commit-focused wording makes the distinction mostly clear.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus the sibling tools. It names the GitHub compare API but does not explain when an agent should prefer this over get_pull_requests_in_range or get_release_summary, nor does it state prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_pull_requests_in_rangeGet Pull Requests in RangeA

Get all merged pull requests between two refs with full metadata including labels, linked issues, review counts, and files changed. PRs are categorized by label into: breaking, feature, fix, docs, chore, dependencies, other.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
baseYesBase ref (tag, branch, or commit SHA), the older point
headYesHead ref (tag, branch, or commit SHA), the newer point
repoYesGitHub repository name
ownerYesGitHub repository owner (user or organization)

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. It specifies that only merged PRs are returned, lists included metadata (labels, linked issues, review counts, files changed), and explains label categorization. It does not mention auth, pagination, or error behavior, but for a retrieval tool the core behavior is transparent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences with no filler. The key action and scope are front-loaded, and the category list adds useful detail without bloating the text.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a straightforward read/list tool with all parameters documented in the schema, the description adequately covers what the tool returns and how results are categorized. It does not describe return format or pagination, but it is sufficiently complete for an agent to call it correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents all four parameters. The description adds no parameter-specific details beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the specific verb 'Get' and the precise resource ('all merged pull requests between two refs'). It differentiates from the siblings by emphasizing PRs with labels, metadata, and categorization, which is distinct from get_changes_between_refs and get_release_summary.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides clear context for when to use the tool: when you need merged PRs between two refs, with the additional distinction that only merged PRs are included. However, it does not explicitly name alternatives or state when not to use this tool, so it stops short of a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_release_summaryGet Release SummaryA

Generate a structured release context object ready for AI synthesis into release notes. Combines commit data, PR metadata, linked issues, contributor list, and aggregate statistics for the range between two tags.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
repoYesGitHub repository name
ownerYesGitHub repository owner (user or organization)
to_tagYesThe new release tag or HEAD (head / newer ref)
from_tagYesThe previous release tag (base / older ref)

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It transparently describes behavior by listing what data the tool combines and clarifying that the output is a structured object intended for synthesis. It does not discuss side effects, rate limits, or edge cases, but 'Generate' and the aggregation wording sufficiently signal a read-only, non-destructive operation.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence with no wasted words. It front-loads the core purpose and then efficiently enumerates the combined data sources, giving the agent maximum signal per word.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

There is no output schema, but the description compensates by naming the output type and its major components. The four required parameters are fully covered by the schema. Some detail about output shape or edge cases is absent, but the description is complete enough for an agent to select and invoke the tool effectively.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds only the 'range between two tags' framing, which reinforces from_tag and to_tag semantics but does not meaningfully expand on what the schema already documents for owner, repo, from_tag, or to_tag.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description names a specific verb ('Generate'), a specific resource ('structured release context object'), and the scope ('range between two tags'). It also lists concrete contents (commit data, PR metadata, linked issues, contributors, aggregate statistics), which clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools focused on individual data types.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The phrase 'ready for AI synthesis into release notes' gives a clear context for when to use the tool. It does not explicitly name sibling alternatives or state when not to use them, but the 'Combines...' clause implies that this is the aggregate choice when multiple data sources are needed.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 3 tool updatesv0.6.1
    • First observedget_changes_between_refs
    • First observedget_pull_requests_in_range
    • First observedget_release_summary

TDQS

A3.7/5.0

Scored across 3 tools

Disambiguation4/5

The three tools are largely distinct: one fetches commits, one fetches PRs, and one combines both into a summary. However, get_changes_between_refs and get_pull_requests_in_range both retrieve PR-related data, which could cause slight confusion for an agent deciding between them. The descriptions provide enough clarity to mitigate overlap.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent 'get_' verb prefix followed by descriptive noun phrases in snake_case (changes_between_refs, pull_requests_in_range, release_summary). This pattern is predictable and aligns with common conventions.

Tool Count4/5

With only 3 tools, the server is lean but each tool serves a clear purpose in the release-intel workflow: retrieving commits, retrieving PRs, and generating a summary. The count is minimal yet sufficient for the stated domain, though it sits at the low end of the ideal range.

Completeness3/5

The server covers the core operations for generating release context: commits, PRs, and a combined summary. However, there is no tool to list available tags/refs, which would be a natural precursor to using the other tools, and no way to directly fetch issues outside of PRs. These gaps could require agents to work around them.

Maintenance

ActivityActive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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