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MCP Git Explorer provides Claude with the ability to:
1. Explore Git repositories without needing to manually download and upload files
2. Access the full contents of repositories, with automatic token counting
3. Navigate through repository structure and file contents
4. Quickly assess repository size before deciding whether to retrieve full content
#### When to use which tool
- Use `estimate_codebase` when you want to quickly check the size and structure of a repository before analyzing its contents. This is especially useful for large repositories where you need to check if retrieving the full content is feasible within token limits.
- Use `get_codebase` when you need to analyze the actual code and content of the files in the repository.
#### Available Tools
- `get_codebase(repo_url: str, use_token: bool = True) -> str`: Clone and analyze a Git repository, returning full file contents
- `estimate_codebase(repo_url: str, use_token: bool = True) -> str`: Quick analysis providing repository statistics including file count, structure, and token estimation
- `check_gitlab_token_status() -> str`: Check if a GitLab token is configured
