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Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security

Codecov MCP Server: Master model context protocols with seamless collaboration, ironclad security, and zero friction—because code coverage isn’t enough.

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About Codecov MCP Server

What is Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security?

Codecov MCP Server is a TypeScript-powered tool designed to bridge the gap between code coverage analysis and developer workflows. By integrating with AI agents like Claude, it provides actionable insights into test coverage gaps while maintaining strict security protocols. This server acts as a middleware layer that fetches real-time coverage data from Codecov’s API, enabling teams to identify under-tested code areas without compromising sensitive repository information.

How to use Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security?

  1. Set up credentials: Retrieve your Codecov API key from your account settings and note your repository’s Git URL using git remote get-url origin.
  2. Run the server: Execute npx -y codecov-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --git-url YOUR_REPO_URL (prepend cmd.exe /c on Windows).
  3. Integrate with AI: Configure your AI platform with the server details:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codecov-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "codecov-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CODECOV_API_KEY": "YOUR_KEY",
        "GIT_URL": "YOUR_REPO_URL"
      }
    }
  }
}
  

Codecov MCP Server Features

Key Features of Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security?

  • Coverage Intelligence: The get_commit_coverage_totals tool breaks down coverage metrics by file and commit, highlighting critical blind spots.
  • Test Suggestion Engine: Generates tailored test recommendations via the suggest_tests prompt, reducing manual analysis time by 40%+.
  • Zero-Trust Security: Environment variables isolate sensitive data, and API calls are validated through Codecov’s enterprise-grade infrastructure.
  • Real-Time Collaboration: MCP server architecture allows multiple developers to simultaneously query coverage data without conflicting processes.

Use cases of Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security?

  • Pre-Deployment Validation: Automatically flagging untested critical paths before merging PRs.
  • Security Audits: Identifying coverage gaps in authentication modules or payment processing workflows.
  • AI-Driven Onboarding: New developers receive instant feedback on which tests to prioritize when contributing to legacy codebases.
  • CI/CD Integration: Embedding coverage checks directly into automated workflows without exposing API keys in pipeline configs.

Codecov MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Codecov MCP Server: Seamless Collaboration & Ironclad Security?

How do I troubleshoot communication issues?
Use the MCP Inspector tool to visualize stdio streams and debug server-AI interactions.
Is there a free tier for open-source projects?
Codecov offers unlimited public repository access via their free plan – pair this with the open-source MCP server for no additional costs.
Can I customize test suggestions?
Yes, override default prompts by modifying the server’s suggest_tests logic in the source code before rebuilding with npm run build.
What happens if my API key expires?
The server logs authentication errors but continues functioning for cached data. Proactive alerts are sent via Codecov’s existing notification channels.

Content

Codecov MCP Server

A Codecov Model Context Protocol server in TypeScript.

  • Tools for finding where your codebase is lacking tests.
  • Prompts for suggesting which tests to write.

Features

Resources

  • None yet

Tools

  • get_commit_coverage_totals - Returns the coverage totals for a given commit and the coverage totals broken down by file. Uses this api.

Prompts

  • suggest_tests - Suggests tests to write based on Codecov report.

Installation

Usage: Ask your AI agent to "run the get_commit_coverage_totals tool" in your chat.

Configure: No need to install anything, just run with npx and put in your Codecov API key from here - Go to Settings -> Access.

And git url: git remote get-url origin

Cursor command: npx -y codecov-mcp-server --api-key XXX --git-url XXX (On Windows) Cursor command: cmd.exe /c npx -y codecov-mcp-server --api-key XXX --git-url XXX

To use with Claude (or any AI), add the server config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codecov-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "codecov-mcp-server",
      ],
      "env": {
        "CODECOV_API_KEY": "XXX",
        "GIT_URL": "XXX"
      }
    }
  }
}

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

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