Claude GitHub MCP Server

What is Claude GitHub MCP Server?

A GitHub MCP Server for Claude Desktop that gives Claude the ability to interact with GitHub repository, including viewing pull requests, commenting, merging, and managing repositories.

How to use Claude GitHub MCP Server?

Install globally via npm: npm install -g claude-github-mcp. Then configure Claude Desktop by adding the provided JSON to your MCP settings, setting the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable with your GitHub token. Use natural language prompts like “Show me open PRs for microsoft/vscode” to invoke features.

Key features of Claude GitHub MCP Server

• List and view pull requests from any GitHub repository
• Get detailed information about specific PRs
• Comment on pull requests
• Request reviewers for PRs
• Merge pull requests
• Summarize PR changes with diff highlighting
• Close/reject PRs with optional comments
• Create and delete repositories

Use cases of Claude GitHub MCP Server

• Review open pull requests and get summaries of changes
• Approve and merge PRs directly from Claude
• Request specific reviewers for a pull request
• Create or delete repositories as needed

FAQ from Claude GitHub MCP Server

What are the system requirements?

Node.js 16+ and a GitHub account with an appropriate personal access token.

How do I install the server?

Run npm install -g claude-github-mcp in your terminal.

How do I configure it for Claude Desktop?

Add the provided JSON snippet to your Claude Desktop MCP server configuration, replacing your_github_token_here with your GitHub personal access token.

What operations can I perform on pull requests?

You can list, view details, comment, request reviewers, merge, close with optional comment, and summarize changes with diff highlighting.

Can I manage repositories?

Yes, you can create and delete repositories.