github-mcp-server

Overview

The GitHub MCP Server is a robust implementation of the Model Context Protocol that enables AI agents, assistants, and chatbots to interact directly with GitHub's ecosystem. It provides comprehensive access to repositories, code files, issues, pull requests, and GitHub Actions workflows. The server supports both remote and local deployment options, with detailed documentation for various MCP hosts including VS Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and more. Implementation is in Go with strong code quality signals as evidenced by the high star count and recent commits.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• browse_repository

  Browse and query code, search files, and understand project structure across a repository

  Try:Show me the structure of the react repositoryTry:Find all TypeScript files in the current project
• create_issue

  Create a new GitHub issue in a repository

  Try:Create a bug report for login issuesTry:Add a feature request for dark mode support
• update_issue

  Update an existing GitHub issue with new information

  Try:Add more details to issue #123Try:Mark issue #456 as blocked
• manage_pull_request

  Create, update, or manage pull requests in a repository

  Try:Create a PR from my feature branchTry:Review the changes in PR #789
• monitor_workflows

  Monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs and analyze build status

  Try:Show me the status of the latest CI runTry:Check if the deployment workflow succeeded
• analyze_security_findings

  Examine security findings in a repository

  Try:Show me all security vulnerabilities in the codebaseTry:Check for Dependabot alerts
• create_release

  Create a new release on GitHub

  Try:Create a new release for version 2.1.0Try:Draft a release for the upcoming features
• analyze_commits

  Analyze commit history and changes in a repository

  Try:Show me all commits from last weekTry:Compare changes between v1.0 and v2.0
• manage_team_discussions

  Access and manage team discussions and notifications

  Try:Show me recent team discussionsTry:Mark all notifications as read
• query_codebase

  Query code and understand patterns in the codebase

  Try:Find all functions that handle user authenticationTry:Show me how payments are processed
• analyze_activity

  Analyze team activity and repository statistics

  Try:Show me the most active contributors this monthTry:Generate a report of repository metrics
• dependabot_alerts

  Review and manage Dependabot alerts for dependencies

  Try:Show me all open Dependabot alertsTry:Check if the lodash dependency has been updated

Note: Tool names were inferred from use cases and feature descriptions in the README rather than from an explicit tools section. The server documentation was not fully accessible in the provided text.

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Installation

{
  "servers": {
    "github": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "http",
      "args": ["https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"]
    }
  }
}

docker run -i --rm -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server

FAQ

What authentication methods are supported?

The GitHub MCP Server supports both OAuth authentication and GitHub Personal Access Tokens (PAT). OAuth is recommended for better security and user experience, while PAT can be used as an alternative.

Does it work with GitHub Enterprise Server?

Yes, both remote and local versions support GitHub Enterprise. For remote, you need GitHub Enterprise Cloud. For local, you can use the --gh-host flag or GITHUB_HOST environment variable to specify your Enterprise Server endpoint.

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