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Dockerized Github MCP Server

This is a Dockerized GitHub MCP server project that provides integration with the GitHub API, including file operations, repository management, search, etc., and supports rapid deployment through Docker and integration with the Cursor tool.
Version controlDeveloper tools#GitHub integration#Docker service#Code management#API tool.Python
2 points
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What is the GitHub MCP Server?

The GitHub MCP Server is a service provided through a Docker container. It serves as an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and is specifically designed to interact with the GitHub platform. It allows users to manage GitHub repositories, files, and issues through simple API calls without directly using Git or the GitHub interface.

How to use the GitHub MCP Server?

You can run this service through a Docker container and then interact with it using HTTP requests or tools like Cursor. The service offers 26 different functions, covering various GitHub - related tasks from basic file operations to advanced searches.

Use cases

Suitable for workflows that require automated GitHub operations, batch processing of multiple repository files, or integration into AI development toolchains. Particularly suitable for development teams, DevOps engineers, and AI - assisted programming tools.

Main features

File operationsSupports creating, updating, and retrieving single or multiple files in GitHub repositories
Repository managementCan create new repositories, fork repositories, manage branches, etc.
Advanced searchSupports comprehensive searches for code, repositories, issues, and users
Issue and PR managementCreate and manage GitHub issues and pull requests

Advantages and limitations

Advantages
Simplify GitHub operations without directly using Git commands
Support batch operations to improve work efficiency
Have a good error handling mechanism to provide clear error information
Maintain a complete Git history without using force pushes
Limitations
Requires a GitHub Personal Access Token, which poses certain security risks
Subject to GitHub API rate limits
Some advanced Git features may not be supported

How to use

Get a GitHub access token
Create a Personal Access Token in your GitHub settings and ensure it has sufficient permissions (repo or public_repo scope).
Set environment variables
Create a.env file and add your GitHub token.
Build a Docker image
Build an image using the provided Dockerfile.
Run the service
Start a Docker container to run the MCP server.

Usage examples

Create a new fileCreate a new file on the main branch of the specified repository
Search for Python projectsSearch for Python projects containing the keyword 'modelcontextprotocol'

Frequently Asked Questions

How to ensure the security of my GitHub token?
Why was my request rejected?
Does it support private repositories?
How to integrate with Cursor?

Related resources

GitHub Personal Access Token documentation
How to create and manage GitHub access tokens
Official MCP server repository
Source code and detailed documentation for the GitHub MCP server
Docker official documentation
Docker usage and configuration guide
Installation
Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "mcp/github"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.
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