gh-self-reviewer

What is gh-self-reviewer?

gh-self-reviewer is a Go-based Anthropic MCP server that helps developers self-review their GitHub pull requests by listing open PRs and adding comments, designed to work with Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol.

How to use gh-self-reviewer?

Install Go 1.24+, clone the repo, and build the binary. Configure a GitHub personal access token with repo scope and add the server to your Claude AI config under mcpServers with the command path and GITHUB_TOKEN_MCP_APP_REVIEW environment variable. Then instruct Claude to list PRs or review a specific PR.

Key features of gh-self-reviewer

• List all open pull requests across owned GitHub repositories
• Comment on pull requests directly
• Integrates with Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol
• Written in Go for fast execution
• Uses a dedicated GitHub token for secure access

Use cases of gh-self-reviewer

• Self-review your open PRs before requesting peer reviews
• Automate initial review comments using AI assistance
• Quickly list all pending pull requests in your repos
• Catch issues early by having Claude analyze your code changes

FAQ from gh-self-reviewer

What are the runtime requirements for gh-self-reviewer?

Go 1.24.0 or higher and a GitHub personal access token with repo scope are required.

How do I configure gh-self-reviewer with Claude AI?

Clone and build the server, then add a github_tools entry to your Claude AI config, specifying the binary path and setting the GITHUB_TOKEN_MCP_APP_REVIEW environment variable with your token.

What can gh-self-reviewer do with my pull requests?

It can list all open PRs across repositories you own and add comments to specific PRs when instructed.

How does gh-self-reviewer authenticate with GitHub?

It uses a GitHub personal access token provided via the GITHUB_TOKEN_MCP_APP_REVIEW environment variable.

Does gh-self-reviewer require an internet connection?

Yes, it communicates with the GitHub API over the internet to fetch PR data and post comments.