Github Actions MCP Server

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Basic information

About Github Actions MCP Server

A GitHub Actions integration powered by the MCP. This server exposes structured tools to manage GitHub issues, pull requests, and repositories through natural language interfaces and autonomous agents.

#github #workflows #git #ci#cd#pipelines

Github Actions MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-actions-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "github-actions-mcp",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Github Actions MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Github Actions?

The Github Actions MCP server implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for managing GitHub Actions workflows and resources. It provides tools, resources, and prompts for automating and managing workflows, and is designed to interact with GitHub repositories.

How to use Github Actions?

Set up the server by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, building a Docker image, and running it with a GitHub Personal Access Token. The server can be configured via a settings.json file for VS Code workspace integration.

Key features of Github Actions

Fetch and manage GitHub repositories and workflows.
Trigger workflows and manage GitHub Actions tools.
Generate prompts for creating issues and reviewing pull requests.
Supports Docker and Node.js runtime environments.
Configured via environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN and GITHUB_TYPE.

Use cases of Github Actions

Automate workflow execution from within an MCP-compatible client.
Manage repository resources and retrieve workflow statuses.
Generate pull request reviews and issue creation prompts.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for running Github Actions?

Docker, Node.js (v16 or later), and a GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions.

How is Github Actions configured?

Via environment variables `GITHUB_TOKEN` and `GITHUB_TYPE` (set to `"cloud"` for GitHub Cloud), or through a VS Code `settings.json` file.

What runtime does Github Actions require?

The server runs in a Docker container, with Node.js as the underlying runtime. The Docker image is built from the provided Dockerfile.

What transports does Github Actions use?

The project includes both an HTTP server (`src/http-server.ts`) and a stdio server (`src/stdio-server.ts`), indicating support for these transports.

How do I contribute to Github Actions?

Fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit changes, and submit a pull request to the main repository. Detailed guidelines are in `CONTRIBUTING.md`.

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