MCP GitHub Project Manager

Name: MCP GitHub Project Manager
Author: kunwarVivek

@kunwarVivek

Repository

About MCP GitHub Project Manager

a mcp server to manage github project's functionality

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Basic information

Config

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

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

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Overview

What is MCP GitHub Project Manager?

MCP GitHub Project Manager is a comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced GitHub project management with AI-powered task management and complete requirements traceability. It transforms project ideas into actionable tasks with full end‑to‑end tracking from business requirements to implementation, integrating with GitHub’s GraphQL API.

How to use MCP GitHub Project Manager?

Install globally via npm (npm install -g mcp-github-project-manager), set environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN, GITHUB_OWNER, and GITHUB_REPO, then run mcp-github-project-manager. It also supports command‑line arguments, running from source, use as a Node.js module, and Docker deployment. Integration with MCP clients or AI assistants (Claude, Roocode, Windsurf, VS Code, Cursor) is described in the README.

Key features of MCP GitHub Project Manager

AI‑powered PRD generation and intelligent task breakdown
Complete requirements traceability from business requirements to tasks
Multi‑provider AI support (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Perplexity)
Enhanced task context generation with traceability or AI enrichment
GitHub Projects (v2) management with issues, milestones, and sprint planning
Full MCP specification compliance with Zod validation

Use cases of MCP GitHub Project Manager

Transform project ideas into comprehensive Product Requirements Documents
Break PRDs into actionable development tasks with complexity analysis
Track requirements end‑to‑end and identify orphaned tasks
Perform change impact analysis across requirements, features, and tasks
Manage GitHub projects, sprints, and custom views with AI assistance

FAQ from MCP GitHub Project Manager

Does MCP GitHub Project Manager require AI provider keys?

No. It works perfectly without AI keys, falling back to traceability‑based context for task generation.

What GitHub token permissions are needed?

The token requires repo (full repository access), project (project access), and write:org (organization access).

Can I run MCP GitHub Project Manager with Docker?

Yes. Build the Docker image (docker build -t mcp-github-project-manager .) and run with environment variables for GitHub token, owner, and repo.

Which AI providers are supported?

Anthropic Claude (primary), OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Automatic fallback between providers is supported.

How do I install MCP GitHub Project Manager?

Install globally with npm install -g mcp-github-project-manager, or install locally in a project. You can also clone the source and build from source.