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Github MCP Server S7g

The GitHub MCP service provides a complete set of tools for GitHub API operations, supporting core functions such as file management, repository operations, search functions, and workflow management.
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What is the GitHub MCP Server?

The GitHub MCP Server is a middleware service that provides access to the GitHub API through a standardized protocol. It simplifies GitHub operations, such as file management, repository creation, issue tracking, and code search, enabling developers to interact with GitHub more efficiently.

How to use the GitHub MCP Server?

You can start using it by configuring a Personal Access Token (PAT) and connecting to an MCP client (such as Cursor or Windsurf). It supports two deployment methods: Docker and NPX.

Use Cases

It is suitable for development teams and individual developers who need to automate GitHub operations, batch process repository content, and integrate GitHub functions into their workflows.

Main Features

File OperationsSupports creating, updating, reading files and directories, and automatically handles branch management.
Repository ManagementComplete repository operations such as creating repositories, forking repositories, and managing branches.
Issues and Pull RequestsComplete lifecycle management of Issues and Pull Requests.
Advanced SearchSupports complex searches for code, repositories, issues, and users.
Workflow ManagementView and manage GitHub Actions workflow runs.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages
A unified API interface simplifies GitHub operations.
Automatically handles Git branches and commit history.
Supports batch operations to improve efficiency.
Has comprehensive error handling and logging.
Seamlessly integrates with existing GitHub workflows.
Limitations
Requires configuration of a GitHub Personal Access Token.
Some advanced Git functions require direct use of the native API.
Large-scale operations may be subject to GitHub API rate limits.
Requires basic command-line knowledge for configuration.

How to Use

Get a GitHub Access Token
Create a Personal Access Token (PAT) in your GitHub settings and select the appropriate permission scope.
Configure the MCP Client
Add the GitHub MCP server settings to the configuration file of Cursor or Windsurf.
Start the Service
Start the MCP server according to the selected deployment method.
Start Using
Send MCP commands through the client tool to interact with GitHub.

Usage Examples

Automated Documentation UpdateAutomatically update project documentation regularly.
Batch Creation of Feature BranchesCreate development branches for multiple features simultaneously.
Automated Issue ClassificationAutomatically label and assign issues based on their content.

Frequently Asked Questions

What permissions are required to configure the GitHub MCP Server?
How to solve the API rate limit problem?
Does it support GitHub Enterprise?
How to troubleshoot when an operation fails?

Related Resources

GitHub Personal Access Token Documentation
How to create and manage GitHub Personal Access Tokens.
GitHub Search Syntax Reference
Detailed syntax for GitHub code, issue, and repository searches.
MCP Protocol Specification
Official specification document for the Model Context Protocol.
Example Configuration File
An example configuration file for the GitHub MCP Server.
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": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
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