Github Cli MCP Server
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Github Cli MCP Server

This is an MCP server that accesses through the GitHub GraphQL API, aiming to securely handle access tokens and support the ProjectV2 Kanban board functionality. It provides a public image for easy Cursor configuration and use, and can also be customized and built.
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What is the Everforth GitHub MCP Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specifically designed for the Cursor IDE, which interacts with GitHub through the GraphQL API. It allows you to securely manage GitHub data, especially Projects V2 (Kanban board functionality), without directly exposing your access token to the Cursor Agent.

How to use the Everforth GitHub MCP Server?

Simply add the server settings to the mcp.json configuration file in Cursor, provide your GitHub personal access token, and then restart Cursor to start using it.

Applicable scenarios

When you need to securely access GitHub data in the Cursor IDE, especially when using the Projects V2 Kanban board functionality, this MCP server is the best choice.

Main Features

Secure GitHub access
Store your GitHub personal access token securely in the server environment instead of directly exposing it to the Cursor Agent
GraphQL support
Fully supports the GitHub GraphQL API, especially optimized for the Projects V2 (Kanban board) functionality
Ready-to-use Docker image
Provides a pre-built Docker image that can be used out of the box without additional configuration
Advantages
More stable and reliable than the official GitHub MCP server
Optimized specifically for the Projects V2 (Kanban board) functionality
Provides a pre-built Docker image to simplify deployment
A more secure way to manage tokens
Limitations
Only supports the GitHub GraphQL API
Requires users to manage Docker containers themselves
Requires basic knowledge of the GitHub API

How to Use

Configure mcp.json
Add the github-cli server configuration to the mcp.json configuration file in Cursor
Set the access token
Replace <YOUR_TOKEN_HERE> with your GitHub personal access token
Restart Cursor
Restart the Cursor IDE after saving the configuration to make the changes take effect
Add Rules (Optional)
Add usage instructions to the Rules as needed

Usage Examples

Query the GitHub Projects V2 Kanban board
Get the Projects V2 Kanban board data of a specific repository
Securely execute GraphQL queries
Securely execute GitHub GraphQL queries through the MCP server

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need this MCP server instead of using the official version?
How can I ensure the security of my GitHub access token?
Can I customize this MCP server?

Related Resources

Official GitHub MCP Server
The official implementation of the GitHub MCP server
GitHub GraphQL API Documentation
The official documentation of the GitHub GraphQL API
Sample GitHub Rules File
A sample Rules file used by the GitHub MCP server

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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