Github Action Trigger MCP Server

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About Github Action Trigger MCP Server

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Github Action Trigger MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-action-trigger-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_github_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Github Action Trigger MCP Server tools

Get available GitHub Actions for a repository

Get detailed information about a specific GitHub Action, including inputs and their requirements

Trigger a GitHub workflow dispatch event with custom inputs

Get the latest 2 releases from a GitHub repository

Enable auto-merge for a specific pull request. This will automatically merge the PR when all required checks pass.

Overview

What is Github Action Trigger Mcp?

Github Action Trigger Mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for GitHub Actions integration. It provides tools to fetch available GitHub Actions, get detailed action information, trigger workflow dispatch events, and fetch the latest releases.

How to use Github Action Trigger Mcp?

Install via npx (recommended) or npm install -g @nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp, then add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration with a GitHub personal access token. Use the four provided tools with owner, repo, and optional parameters.

Key features of Github Action Trigger Mcp

get_github_actions: list workflows in a repository
get_github_action: get detailed action metadata and inputs
trigger_github_action: trigger a workflow_dispatch event
get_github_release: fetch the latest 2 releases

Use cases of Github Action Trigger Mcp

List available GitHub Actions workflows in a repository
Inspect the inputs and requirements of a specific GitHub Action
Programmatically trigger a GitHub workflow from an MCP client
Retrieve the latest releases to automate release notes or deployment

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Github Action Trigger Mcp?

Install via `npx -y @nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp` in your Claude Desktop config, or run `npm install -g @nextdrive/github-action-trigger-mcp` for a local installation.

What GitHub token permissions are required?

The token must have the `workflow` scope to trigger workflows and, for private repositories, appropriate repo access.

How do I configure the GitHub token?

You can set it in the Claude Desktop `env` field, as a global `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable, or in a local config file at `~/.nextdrive-github-action-trigger-mcp/config.json`.

What does the `get_github_release` tool return?

It returns information about the latest 2 releases from a GitHub repository, including tag name, published date, and asset details.

Does the server support private repositories?

Yes, by providing a GitHub personal access token either in the configuration or as an optional parameter to each tool.

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