Do I need a GitHub Access Token?
No. limited-github-cli-mcp uses the GitHub CLI’s authentication credentials, so no token is required.
Limited Github Cli MCP Server
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About Limited Github Cli MCP Server
MCP Server for Github CLI
Limited Github Cli MCP Server config
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Overview
What is limited-github-cli-mcp?
limited-github-cli-mcp is an MCP server that uses the GitHub CLI (gh) to perform pull request (PR) operations on GitHub. It leverages the local gh command without requiring a GitHub Access Token, making it a secure way to manage PRs.
How to use limited-github-cli-mcp?
To use limited-github-cli-mcp, you need GitHub CLI installed, logged in via gh auth login, and a local clone of the repository you want to work with. Then call MCP tools like create_pr, list_prs, view_pr, and comment_pr with appropriate arguments (e.g., title, body, state, PR number).
Key features of limited-github-cli-mcp
- Create a pull request with title, body, base, head, and draft option
- List pull requests filtered by state, base branch, and result limit
- View detailed information of a specific pull request by number
- Comment on a pull request by specifying PR number and comment body
Use cases of limited-github-cli-mcp
- Automate creating pull requests from feature branches
- Review recent pull requests filtered by state (open, closed, merged)
- Inspect a specific pull request’s details for code review
- Add comments to pull requests during collaborative review
Frequently asked questions
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
You must have the GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed, be logged in with `gh auth login`, and have a local clone of the repository you want to work with.
What operations does limited-github-cli-mcp support?
It supports creating PRs, listing PRs (with state/base branch filters), viewing a PR’s details, and commenting on a PR.
Is a local repository required?
Yes. The server operates on a local clone of the GitHub repository, so you must be inside a cloned directory.
How does limited-github-cli-mcp handle security?
It does not handle GitHub Access Tokens directly. All authentication is delegated to the local GitHub CLI, making token management more secure.
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