GitHub MCP Server

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Basic information

About GitHub MCP Server

MCP server for using the GitHub API

#github #api #mcp-server

GitHub MCP Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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GitHub MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a standardized interface for AI models to interact with the GitHub API. It enables repository operations, file management, issue and pull request handling, code search, branch management, and commit history access.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, configure a GitHub Personal Access Token via config.json or the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable, then build (npm run build) and start (npm start) the server (default port 3000). Use the endpoints POST /list-tools, POST /call-tool, GET /health, and GET /events to interact with the server.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Full GitHub API integration
Repository operations: create, fork, search
File operations: create, update, read
Issue and pull request management
Code search capabilities
Branch management and commit history access
Real-time updates via Server-Sent Events

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

Automating repository creation and forking workflows
Managing issues and pull requests through an AI assistant
Searching code and accessing commit history across repositories
Building AI-powered tools that need to read, create, or update files on GitHub
Receiving real-time notifications for repository events (forks, branch creation, file updates, etc.)

Frequently asked questions

What is required to run GitHub MCP Server?

Node.js and npm are required. A GitHub Personal Access Token must be configured either in `config.json` or as the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable.

How do I configure the GitHub token?

Copy `config.example.json` to `config.json` and add your token, or set the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable.

What API endpoints does the server provide?

`POST /list-tools` lists available operations, `POST /call-tool` executes a GitHub operation, `GET /health` checks server status, and `GET /events` provides real-time updates via Server-Sent Events.

Can I change the server port?

Yes, set the `PORT` environment variable. The default port is 3000.

Does the server support real-time updates?

Yes, it supports Server-Sent Events (SSE) on the `/events` endpoint. Available events include `repository_forked`, `branch_created`, `repository_created`, `file_updated`, `files_pushed`, `issue_created`, and `pull_request_created`.

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