The MCP server for GoReleaser

GoReleaser MCP server

OtherGov0.6.0

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GoReleaser. Provides tools and documentation to help AI assistants understand and work with GoReleaser configurations.


Features

  • Configuration Validation: Check GoReleaser configurations for errors and deprecated options
  • Deprecation Fixes: Get prompted to fix deprecated configuration options with detailed instructions
  • Embedded Documentation: Access GoReleaser documentation directly through the MCP server
  • Update Prompt: Use the update_config prompt to modernize your GoReleaser configuration

Installation

npm install -g @goreleaser/mcp
brew install --cask goreleaser/tap/mcp
winget install goreleaser.mcp

Usage

You can add something like this to your tooling:

{
  // ...
  "mcp": {
    "goreleaser": {
      "command": "goreleaser-mcp",
      "type": "stdio"
    }
  }
  // ...
}

Badges

Release Software License Build status Go Doc Powered By: GoReleaser GoReportCard

Installation

Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:

bash
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/goreleaser/mcp:0.6.0

Set up in your AI client

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-goreleaser-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/goreleaser/mcp:0.6.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Package

ghcr.io/goreleaser/mcp:0.6.0docker

Compatible MCP Clients

The MCP server for GoReleaser works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

  • Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.
  • Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.
  • VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.
  • Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.
  • Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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