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Load GitHub token from environment or set manually MCP Server

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What is Load GitHub token from environment or set manually?

A custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables GitHub repository creation via HTTP POST requests. It uses a GitHub Personal Access Token loaded from the environment variable GITHUB_TOKEN to authenticate with the GitHub API.

How to use Load GitHub token from environment or set manually?

Install Python 3.x, Flask, and requests. Create a GitHub Personal Access Token with repo scope, set it as the environment variable GITHUB_TOKEN, then run the server script mcp_github_server.py. Send a POST request to http://localhost:5001/command with a JSON body specifying the create-repo command and repository details.

Key features of Load GitHub token from environment or set manually

  • Requires Python 3, Flask, and requests libraries.
  • GitHub token loaded from environment variable for security.
  • Runs a local HTTP server on port 5001.
  • Accepts JSON commands to create GitHub repositories.
  • Supports public and private repository creation.

Use cases of Load GitHub token from environment or set manually

  • Automating GitHub repository creation from a script or tool.
  • Integrating GitHub repository provisioning into a larger MCP-based workflow.
  • Quickly testing repository creation with custom parameters.

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the dependencies to run this server?

Python 3.x, Flask, and requests. Install with `pip install flask requests`.

2

How do I set the GitHub token?

Set the environment variable `GITHUB_TOKEN` in your terminal. For Windows: `set GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_YourTokenHere`.

3

How do I start the server?

Run the server script: `python mcp_github_server.py`.

4

What transport does the server use?

It listens for HTTP POST requests at `http://localhost:5001/command`.

5

How do I authenticate with GitHub?

The server reads the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable. No additional authentication is required in the request body.

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