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The GitHub MCP server is an independent implementation that provides comprehensive operation support for the GitHub API, including file management, repository operations, search functions, etc. It has features such as automatic branch creation, batch operations, and advanced search, and maintains the integrity of Git history.
Version controlDeveloper tools#GitHub Management#Code Operations#Repository Search#Version Control.TypeScript
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Overview

Installation

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What is the GitHub MCP server?

The GitHub MCP server is a tool built on the GitHub API for managing repositories and files on GitHub. It allows users to easily create, update, and delete files, and provides advanced search functions to find code, issues, and users.

How to use the GitHub MCP server?

Simply provide your GitHub personal access token to start using the server for repository management and file operations. You can quickly complete tasks through simple command-line operations.

Use cases

Suitable for developers, teams, or organizations that need to interact with GitHub frequently, such as automated script writing, collaborative development, and project management.

Main Features

Automatic Branch Creation
When creating or updating a file, if the specified branch does not exist, the system will automatically create a new branch for you.
Comprehensive Error Handling
Provides clear error messages to help you quickly locate and solve problems.
Maintain Git History
Each operation will retain the correct Git history without the need for forced pushes.
Batch Operations
Supports batch operations for single or multiple files to improve work efficiency.
Advanced Search Function
Supports comprehensive search for code, issues/PRs, and users.
Advantages
Easy to use and powerful
Supports various operations, including file management, repository management, and search
Maintains Git history to ensure version control
Provides detailed error prompts for easy debugging
Limitations
Requires a valid GitHub personal access token
Some advanced features may require specific permissions
Has a certain dependence on network connection

How to Use

Get a GitHub Personal Access Token
Log in to your GitHub account and generate a personal access token with appropriate permissions.
Configure the MCP Server
Add the generated token to your configuration file, such as `claude_desktop_config.json`.
Run the MCP Server
Start the Docker container or use the NPX command to run the MCP server.

Usage Examples

Create or Update a File
Use the `create_or_update_file` command to create a new Markdown file.
Search for Repositories
Use the `search_repositories` command to find repositories containing specific keywords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to generate a GitHub personal access token?
Why can't I create a new file?

Related Resources

GitHub MCP Server Documentation
The official documentation of the GitHub MCP server.
GitHub API Documentation
The complete reference for the GitHub REST API.

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>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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