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GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server

@devendershekhawat

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About GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) client for GitHub Multi-User Server with Claude integration. Interactive chat interface for GitHub operations using natural language.

#github-mcp#docker#natural-language

Basic information

Category

Version Control

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

devendershekhawat

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-sse-devendershekhawat": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "test_gmu_connection.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server?

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) client that connects to the GitHub Multi-User Server (GMU) running in Docker. It provides an interactive interface for GitHub operations powered by Claude, using per-user GitHub Personal Access Tokens for authentication.

How to use GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server?

Install dependencies with uv add mcp anthropic python-dotenv, create a .env file with GITHUB_TOKEN and ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, start the GMU server with docker-compose up -d, then run python test_gmu_connection.py to verify or python tests/test_gmu.py for the interactive chat client.

Key features of GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server

  • Docker integration connects to GMU server in a container
  • AI-powered with Claude for natural language queries
  • Multi-user support via per-request GitHub tokens
  • Full GitHub API access (repos, issues, PRs, search, users)
  • Interactive chat interface for GitHub operations

Use cases of GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server

  • Retrieve GitHub user information and list repositories
  • Search for repositories by stars, language, or topic
  • Create, update, and comment on issues
  • Manage pull requests (create, review, merge, get diffs)
  • Interact with GitHub using natural language (no REST API needed)

FAQ from GitHub MCP Client for Docker GMU Server

What should I do if the container is not running?

Start the Docker container with docker-compose up -d. Verify with docker ps | grep github-mcp-server-multiuser.

How do I provide my GitHub token and Anthropic API key?

Add GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token and ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant_your_key to a .env file in the project root. The client will also prompt for a token if not set in the environment.

What dependencies are required?

Python 3.13+, Docker & Docker Compose, a GitHub Personal Access Token, and an Anthropic API key for Claude integration.

Where does data live and how is authentication handled?

All GitHub API data stays on GitHub. Each request includes a per-request auth_token parameter for multi-user support. The MCP client connects to the GMU server via docker exec.

What if I get a JSON serialization error?

The latest version includes robust handling of MCP content types to prevent serialization errors. Ensure you have the latest code.

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