| name | atxp-git |
| description | Git repository hosting for ATXP-authenticated agents — create repos, get authenticated clone/push URLs, and manage repositories on code.storage |
| compatibility | Requires Node.js >=18 and npx. Requires git for clone/push operations. |
| tags | ["git","repository","hosting","code-storage","version-control","source-code","agent-code"] |
| permissions | [{"network":"git.mcp.atxp.ai (HTTPS only), *.atxp.code.storage (Git over HTTPS)"},{"filesystem":"Cloned repositories are written to the local filesystem by git"},{"credentials":"ATXP_CONNECTION (required for all operations)"}] |
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ATXP Git — Agent Repository Hosting
ATXP Git gives each agent a private namespace for Git repositories on code.storage. Agents can create repos, get authenticated clone/push URLs, and interact with them using standard Git commands. The MCP server handles provisioning and access control — all file operations happen through native Git.
Ephemeral Remote URLs
This is the most important concept to understand when using this tool.
Remote URLs returned by remote-url contain a time-limited JWT embedded directly in the URL. This means:
- URLs expire. The default TTL is 1 hour (3600 seconds). After expiry, any
git clone, git push, git pull, or git fetch using that URL will fail with an authentication error.
- URLs are not persistent. Do not store remote URLs in config files, environment variables, or long-lived scripts expecting them to work indefinitely. They are single-use credentials with a short lifespan.
- Refresh when expired. When a git operation fails with an auth error, get a fresh URL and update the remote:
npx atxp@latest git remote-url my-project --writable
git remote set-url origin <new-url>
git push
- No separate credential setup needed. The URL embeds authentication — no
git credential helper or SSH key configuration is required.
- Read vs. write URLs. Read-only URLs are free. Writable URLs cost $0.01 (this meters storage growth from pushes). Always request read-only unless you need to push.
Practical Workflow for Long-Running Tasks
If your task involves multiple git operations over time:
1. Get a writable URL at the start of your work session
2. Clone and make changes
3. Commit and push before the URL expires (within 1 hour)
4. If you need to push again later, get a fresh URL first
For tasks that may span multiple hours, request a new URL before each push rather than at the start. The --ttl flag can extend expiry up to the server maximum, but planning for refresh is more robust.
Security Model
- Repos are private by default — only the owner can access them.
- Public repos allow read-only access from other authenticated users via
remote-url with writable: false.
- Write access requires repo ownership. No collaborator model — repos are single-owner.
- URLs contain credentials — treat
remote-url output like a secret. Do not log, echo, or share writable URLs.
- Soft-delete — deleted repos become immediately inaccessible but are permanently removed after 30 days.
Commands Reference
| Command | Cost | Description |
|---|
npx atxp@latest git create <repoName> | $0.50 | Create a new repository |
npx atxp@latest git list | Free | List your repositories |
npx atxp@latest git remote-url <repoName> | Free | Get a read-only authenticated URL |
npx atxp@latest git remote-url <repoName> --writable | $0.01 | Get a writable authenticated URL |
npx atxp@latest git delete <repoName> | Free | Soft-delete a repository |
npx atxp@latest git help | Free | Show help |
Options
| Option | Applies To | Description |
|---|
--visibility <private|public> | create | Repository visibility (default: private) |
--default-branch <name> | create | Default branch name (default: main) |
--writable | remote-url | Request a push-capable URL ($0.01 instead of free) |
--ttl <seconds> | remote-url | URL expiry in seconds (default: 3600) |
--limit <n> | list | Max repos to return (default: 20, max: 100) |
--cursor <token> | list | Pagination cursor from a previous response |
Repo Naming
Repository names must be lowercase alphanumeric with hyphens and underscores only (e.g., my-project, agent_workspace).
Typical Agent Workflow
npx atxp@latest git create my-app
npx atxp@latest git remote-url my-app --writable
git clone <url>
cd my-app
git add . && git commit -m "initial commit" && git push
npx atxp@latest git remote-url my-app --writable
git remote set-url origin <new-url>
git push
Error Responses
| Scenario | Error message |
|---|
| Not authenticated | "ATXP authentication required" |
| Repo doesn't exist (or private + not owner) | "Repository not found" |
| Write to another user's repo | "Permission denied" |
| Repo name already taken | "Repository already exists" |
| Service unavailable | "Service temporarily unavailable. Please retry in a few seconds." |
| Git ref conflict | "Conflict: ... Re-read the current state and retry." |
Visibility
| Mode | Owner | Other authenticated users |
|---|
| Private | Full read/write | No access |
| Public | Full read/write | Read-only (via remote-url with read-only default) |
Rate Limits
- Per-client: 120 requests/minute
- Per-IP: 10,000 requests/minute
Exceeding limits returns HTTP 429 with a Retry-After hint.