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Github MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub that provides integration with GitHub, allowing LLMs to interact with GitHub through MCP and supporting functions such as searching for repositories, issues, commits, code, users, topics, and tags.
Developer toolsVersion control#GitHub integration#MCP service#Code search#Issue management.TypeScript
2.5 points
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Overview

Installation

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What is the Github MCP Server?

The Github MCP Server is a middleware based on the Model Context Protocol. It serves as a bridge connecting large language models (LLMs) and the Github platform. Through the standardized MCP protocol, LLMs can securely access and operate on resources such as repositories, issues, and pull requests on Github.

How to use the Github MCP Server?

Before use, you need to configure a personal access token (PAT), and then configure the server information in clients that support MCP, such as Claude. After the configuration is complete, you can directly interact with Github through natural language commands.

Use cases

It is suitable for scenarios where you need to query Github information through natural language, automate issue/PR processing, quickly search for code repositories, etc. It is especially suitable for developers and technical teams to improve work efficiency.

Main features

Comprehensive search
Supports searching for various Github resources such as repositories, code, issues, commit records, and users
Repository management
Get detailed information about repositories, including issues and pull requests
Issue/PR operations
Query and manage issues and pull requests
Pagination support
All search functions support pagination for easy handling of large numbers of results
Advantages
Operate on Github through natural language without memorizing complex commands
Standardized interface supporting multiple LLM clients
Fine-grained search and filtering capabilities
Secure authentication mechanism to protect account security
Limitations
Requires pre - configuration of an access token
Some advanced Github functions are not yet supported
The number of search results is limited by the Github API

How to use

Get an access token
Create a personal access token (PAT) in your Github account settings and ensure that the appropriate permission scope is selected
Configure the client
Add server configuration in clients that support MCP, such as Claude
Test the connection
Use a simple query to test if the server is working properly

Usage examples

Search for relevant repositories
Search for Github repositories containing specific keywords
Query a specific issue
Get detailed information about a specific issue in a repository
Search for code snippets
Search for specific code in a specified repository

Frequently Asked Questions

What permissions are required to create an access token?
Is there a limit to the number of search results?
Does it support private repositories?

Related resources

Github REST API documentation
Official API documentation containing all available endpoints
Model Context Protocol project
Official repository for the MCP protocol
Personal access token guide
How to create and manage Github access tokens

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "github-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_personal_github_access_token"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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