GitHub MCP Server

Name: GitHub MCP Server
Author: Ghraven

@Ghraven

Repository

About GitHub MCP Server

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

The GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with GitHub APIs, enabling advanced automation and interaction capabilities for developers and tools.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Install Docker and create a GitHub Personal Access Token. Run the MCP server using the Docker command docker run -i --rm -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server or configure it in VS Code or Claude Desktop via the provided JSON block. For GitHub Enterprise Server, use the --gh-host flag or GH_HOST environment variable.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Manage issues (create, update, comment, search)
Handle pull requests (create, merge, review, status)
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