GitHub MCP Server

@ds231

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Basic information

About GitHub MCP Server

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#mcp-server #fastapi #github-integration

GitHub MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-ds231": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

GitHub MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server is a FastAPI server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for interacting with GitHub. It provides a RESTful API to retrieve repository details, list and create issues, and add comments. It is intended for developers who want to integrate GitHub operations into MCP-compatible applications.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install dependencies from requirements.txt, and set a GITHUB_TOKEN in a .env file. Start the server with uvicorn server:app --reload --port 8000. Use the provided HTTP endpoints to interact with GitHub repositories.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Implements the Model Context Protocol for GitHub interactions.
Retrieve repository details by owner and repo name.
List issues for a given repository.
Create new issues in a repository.
Add comments to existing issues.

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

Automate issue tracking from an MCP‑enabled assistant.
Integrate GitHub repository data into AI‑powered workflows.
Enable conversational creation of issues and comments.

Frequently asked questions

What authentication is required?

A GitHub Personal Access Token must be provided in a `.env` file as `GITHUB_TOKEN`.

What runtime does the server require?

Python 3 with a virtual environment and dependencies from `requirements.txt`. The server runs via Uvicorn.

What endpoints are available?

`GET /repository/{owner}/{repo}`, `GET /repository/{owner}/{repo}/issues`, `POST /repository/{owner}/{repo}/issues`, and `POST /repository/{owner}/{repo}/issues/{issue_number}/comments`.

How are errors handled?

Comprehensive error handling logs errors and returns appropriate HTTP status codes for all GitHub API interactions.

Does the server support type hints?

Yes, the codebase uses type hints throughout for maintainability and IDE support.

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