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GitHub Project Manager MCP Server

@marioalvial

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Version Control

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Author

marioalvial

About GitHub Project Manager MCP Server

MCP server wrapping the GitHub CLI (gh) to provide tools for managing GitHub resources

GitHub Project Manager MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gh-project-manager": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GH_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/marioalvial/gh-project-manager-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GH_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

GitHub Project Manager MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is GitHub Project Manager MCP?

A model context protocol (MCP) server that manages GitHub projects via the GitHub CLI (gh). It handles common operations like issues and pull requests, with planned support for GitHub Projects. It is intended for developers using AI assistants that support MCP.

How to use GitHub Project Manager MCP?

Run the server as a Docker container with your GitHub token set as an environment variable. The image is published as ghcr.io/marioalvial/gh-project-manager-mcp. Example command: docker run -i --rm -e GH_TOKEN=your_token ghcr.io/marioalvial/gh-project-manager-mcp. Configuration for the Cursor editor is provided in the README.

Key features of GitHub Project Manager MCP

  • Issue creation, retrieval, and management
  • Pull request creation, retrieval, and management
  • Future integration with GitHub Projects
  • Docker‑based deployment with no local installation
  • Integration test suite for direct GitHub API interaction

Use cases of GitHub Project Manager MCP

  • Automate issue triage via an AI assistant
  • Create or review pull requests through conversational commands
  • Manage a repository’s workflow without leaving the chat interface

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I configure the server in Cursor?

Add the provided JSON configuration to your `.cursor/mcp.json`. It runs the Docker container with the `GH_TOKEN` environment variable set to your GitHub token.

2

What tools does the server currently offer?

The server provides tools for managing GitHub issues and pull requests. Support for GitHub Projects is planned for the future.

3

What permissions are required for the GitHub token?

The token needs at least the `repo` and `project` scopes to interact with repositories and projects.

4

How can I run the integration tests?

Set the environment variables `GH_INTEGRATION_TEST_TOKEN`, `GH_INTEGRATION_TEST_OWNER`, `GH_INTEGRATION_TEST_REPO`, and optionally `GH_INTEGRATION_TEST_PROJECT_ID`, then run `make function-integration-test`. Tests create real resources on GitHub.

5

Where does the data from this server live?

All data stays on GitHub’s servers; the server only acts as a bridge between the MCP client and the GitHub API. No additional storage is used.

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