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MCP Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop

@kylemabry95

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AI & Agents

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kylemabry95

About MCP Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop

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MCP Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git-hub-server": {
      "command": "python3.11",
      "args": [
        "./{enter_your_full_file_path}/Claude_MCP_Server/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop tools

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List all pull requests for a repository

Get detailed information about a specific PR

Fetch repository issues with filtering

Get README file content

Access any file from the repository

Overview

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with GitHub repositories. It enables Claude Desktop to retrieve pull requests, issues, README files, and other repository content through a standardized interface.

How to use Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json with the command python3.11 and an argument pointing to main.py. Install the required Python packages (fastmcp, httpx, requests, urllib3, mcp, typing). Optionally set a GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable for higher API rate limits. Claude Desktop runs the server automatically.

Key features of Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop

  • List all pull requests for a repository
  • Retrieve detailed information on a specific or latest PR
  • Fetch repository issues with state and pagination filters
  • Access README content in multiple formats (.md, .rst, .txt)
  • Retrieve any file content from a repository
  • Get files from a specific branch

Use cases of Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for GitHub using Claude Desktop

  • Ask Claude to list open pull requests in a repository
  • Have Claude fetch the latest PR details with commits and changes
  • Retrieve the README file for a project’s documentation
  • Access a specific source code file from a repository
  • Get repository issues filtered by state (open, closed, all)

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the prerequisites?

Python 3.11.9 and the packages `fastmcp`, `httpx`, `requests`, `urllib3`, `mcp`, `typing` are required.

2

How do I configure the server?

Add the server definition to `claude_desktop_config.json` under `mcpServers`. Set `command` to `python3.11` and `args` to the path of `main.py`. No local manual run is needed.

3

Do I need a GitHub token?

No, but setting a `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable is recommended to avoid GitHub’s unauthenticated API rate limits.

4

What tools does the server provide?

It provides five tools: `list_pull_requests`, `get_specified_pr`, `get_repository_issues`, `get_repository_readme`, and `get_repository_file`.

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How does the server handle errors?

It handles network timeouts, connection errors, API rate limiting, invalid paths, authentication failures, and SSL certificate verification bypass (with warnings disabled).

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