GitHub MCP Server

@MCP-Mirror

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Basic information

About GitHub MCP Server

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#github #api #python

GitHub MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "DivyanshKushwaha_GitHub-MCP-Server-Claude": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

GitHub MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server is an API-based tool that integrates with GitHub using the MCP (Modular Command Processor) framework and the GitHub REST API. It provides functionalities like fetching user details, repository information, and authenticated user data, and is designed to work with the Claude Desktop application.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Clone the repository, create a Python virtual environment (Python >=3.10), install dependencies from requirements.txt, set the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable in a .env file, and configure claude_desktop_config.json with the path to the uv script and the main.py file. Then launch the Claude Desktop Application to use the server.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Fetch GitHub user information by username.
Retrieve details of a GitHub repository.
Get authenticated user details using a personal access token.
Uses FastMCP for modular command processing.
Built with Python and httpx for async API calls.

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

Retrieve a GitHub user's public profile information by their username.
Get detailed information about a specific GitHub repository.
Access the authenticated user's own GitHub account details via a personal access token.
Integrate with Claude Desktop to fetch GitHub data through MCP commands.

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies does GitHub MCP Server require?

It requires Python >=3.10, a GitHub personal access token, and the packages listed in `requirements.txt` (including `httpx` and `python-dotenv`).

How do I configure GitHub MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Create or edit `claude_desktop_config.json` with the path to the `uv` script and the `main.py` file, as shown in the setup instructions.

Where is the GitHub token stored?

The token is stored in a `.env` file as the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable.

How is GitHub MCP Server invoked?

It is launched by the Claude Desktop application using the configuration in `claude_desktop_config.json`, which specifies the `uv` command to run `main.py`.