GitHub MCP Server

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About GitHub MCP Server

An MCP server that enables natural language commands for managing GitHub repositories

#github-api #automation #typescript #mcp #natural-language

GitHub MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/github-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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 tools for interacting with GitHub’s API. It is designed for developers who want to create and update GitHub repositories using natural language commands directly from an MCP client.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then configure the server in your MCP settings file with a GitHub personal access token (GITHUB_TOKEN). Invoke the tool create_repo with a natural language command to create or update repositories.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Create GitHub repositories with auto-generated names from descriptions
Add topics/tags to repositories
Set repository homepages
Auto-initialize repositories with README files
Update existing repository descriptions, tags, and websites

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

Quickly bootstrap a new project repository described in plain English
Add or update topics on an existing repository for better organization
Set or change a repository’s homepage URL
Batch update repository metadata via natural language commands

Frequently asked questions

What does GitHub MCP Server do?

It provides a tool (`create_repo`) that lets you create and update GitHub repositories (description, topics, website) using natural language commands.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js and npm are required. The server must be built with `npm run build` before use.

How do I authenticate with GitHub?

You need a GitHub personal access token with repository creation permissions. Set it as the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable in the MCP server configuration.

Can I update an existing repository?

Yes, the `create_repo` tool supports updating a repository’s description, tags, or website by specifying the repository name or owner/repo in the command.

Does the server support other GitHub features like issues or pull requests?

No, the README only describes repository creation and updates (description, tags, homepage). No other API endpoints are currently listed.

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