MCP GitHub Server

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Overview

What is MCP GitHub Server?

It is a server for working with the GitHub API, providing a REST interface for interacting with GitHub repositories. It is intended for developers who need to manage repositories, files, branches, and commits programmatically.

How to use MCP GitHub Server?

Clone the repository, run npm install, create a .env file with PORT and GITHUB_TOKEN, then run npm run dev for development or npm start for production. Interact via the documented REST API endpoints.

Key features of MCP GitHub Server

List and retrieve details of user repositories
Create new repositories with name, description, and privacy
Read and create files in a repository
List and create branches
List commits with filtering and create commits with multiple file changes

Use cases of MCP GitHub Server

Automating repository creation and management across GitHub accounts
Programmatically writing and updating files in repositories
Creating branches and commits as part of CI/CD workflows
Integrating GitHub operations into external applications or scripts

Frequently asked questions

What authentication is required?

A GitHub personal access token is required, set as `GITHUB_TOKEN` in the `.env` file. Recommended scopes are `repo` and `user`.

How do I obtain a GitHub token?

Go to your GitHub account settings, select "Developer settings" -> "Personal access tokens" -> "Tokens (classic)", click "Generate new token", choose the required permissions, and copy the token into your `.env` file.

What runtime dependencies does the server need?

Node.js and npm. Dependencies are installed via `npm install`.

What transport does the server use?

The server runs over HTTP on the configured `PORT` (default 3000).

Are there any known limits?

The README does not mention specific server limits; it relies on GitHub’s own API rate limits.

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