MCP Server
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MCP Server for GitHub API Integration
Overview
What is MCP Server?
MCP Server is a GitHub integration server designed for use with Cursor IDE. It provides programmatic access to GitHub repository operations such as file updates, pull request creation, and code search.
How to use MCP Server?
Install the package with pip install -e ., set environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN and GITHUB_REPO in a .env file, then run python -m mcp_server. In Cursor IDE, use the provided MCP client functions (e.g., update_file, create_pr, search_code) to interact with the server.
Key features of MCP Server
- Update files in a GitHub repository
- Create pull requests
- Search code across the repository
- Automatic code review
- Compile error checking
Use cases of MCP Server
- Automate file updates and pull request creation from within Cursor IDE
- Search for code patterns or definitions across a GitHub repository
- Integrate automatic code review and compile error checks into development workflows
FAQ from MCP Server
What dependencies are required?
Python and pip are required. The server uses environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN and GITHUB_REPO for authentication and repository targeting.
Where does the data live?
All data resides in the specified GitHub repository (defined by GITHUB_REPO). The server acts as an intermediary to perform operations on that repository.
How is authentication handled?
Authentication is handled via a GitHub personal access token provided in the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable.
What transport does the server use?
The server runs as a local Python process and communicates via the MCP protocol; the README only describes usage from Cursor IDE, suggesting a local client-server model.
Are there any known limits?
The README does not mention any specific limits.
