GitHub MCP Server

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Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub repositories, built with the Python SDK. It enables AI assistants to access repository context such as files, commits, issues, and pull requests via the GitHub API.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install dependencies, and set environment variables with a GitHub API token. Run locally with uvicorn src.mcp_server.main:app --reload or deploy on Heroku.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Access repository files and content
Retrieve commit history
Access issues and pull requests
Secure authentication and access control
Rate limiting and caching for GitHub API
Compatible with MCP-enabled AI assistants

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

AI assistant browsing repository source code
Summarizing recent commits or issue discussions
Checking pull request status and changes
Analyzing repository history and metadata

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for GitHub MCP Server?

Python 3.8+, a GitHub API token, and optionally a Heroku account for deployment.

How do I set up GitHub MCP Server?

Clone the repo, create a virtual environment, install dependencies from `requirements.txt`, copy `.env.example` to `.env`, and edit it with your GitHub API token.

How do I run GitHub MCP Server locally?

Start the server with `uvicorn src.mcp_server.main:app --reload`.

How do I deploy GitHub MCP Server?

The server is designed for Heroku; refer to the deployment documentation in `docs/deployment.md`.

What data does GitHub MCP Server access?

It accesses repository files, content, commit history, issues, and pull requests via the GitHub API.

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