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GitHub MCP Server

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About

The GitHub MCP server allows AI assistants to interact with GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and more. Seamlessly manage your GitHub workflow without leaving your development environment.

Features

  • Create and manage issues
  • Review and comment on pull requests
  • Search repositories and code
  • Manage branches and commits
  • Access repository metadata
  • Interact with GitHub Actions

Installation

Prerequisites

You'll need a GitHub personal access token with appropriate permissions.

Using Claude Desktop

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your_github_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Using Cursor

Configure in your Cursor settings (Settings > MCP):

{
  "github": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"],
    "env": {
      "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your_github_token_here"
    }
  }
}

How to Use

Once installed, you can ask your AI assistant to:

  • "Create an issue in my repository about the bug"
  • "Show me open pull requests"
  • "Search for files containing 'authentication'"
  • "List recent commits on the main branch"
  • "Comment on pull request #42"

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