GitHub Actions MCP Server

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About GitHub Actions MCP Server

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GitHub Actions MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-actions": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "<path-to-mcp-server>/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

GitHub Actions MCP Server tools

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

List of workflows in the repository

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Detailed information about the workflow

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Usage statistics including billable minutes

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

List of workflow runs matching the criteria

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Detailed information about the specific workflow run

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

List of jobs in the workflow run

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Information about the triggered workflow run

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Status of the cancellation operation

run a workflow run

`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

Status of the re-run operation

Overview

What is GitHub Actions MCP Server?

MCP Server for the GitHub Actions API, enabling AI assistants to manage and operate GitHub Actions workflows. It is compatible with multiple AI coding assistants including Claude Desktop, Codeium, and Windsurf.

How to use GitHub Actions MCP Server?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build (or build:win on Windows). Then configure the server in your AI assistant’s MCP configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) with the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable set. Invoke tools such as list_workflows or trigger_workflow through the assistant.

Key features of GitHub Actions MCP Server

Complete workflow management: list, view, trigger, cancel, rerun
Workflow run analysis with detailed job information
Comprehensive error handling with clear messages
Flexible type validation for API response variations
Security‑focused design with timeout and rate limiting
Pagination support for listing workflows and runs

Use cases of GitHub Actions MCP Server

Trigger a workflow on a specific branch with custom inputs
Monitor workflow runs and their job details
Cancel or rerun failed or stuck workflow runs
View workflow usage statistics including billable minutes
List workflows in a repository and inspect their configuration

Frequently asked questions

What authentication is required?

A GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions must be provided via the `GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN` environment variable.

Which AI assistants are compatible?

The server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Codeium, and Windsurf.

How do I build and run the server?

Clone the repo, then run `npm install` and `npm run build` (or `build:win` on Windows). On Windows you can also use the included `run-server.bat` batch file.