🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup

What is 🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup?

It is a step-by-step guide for connecting Cursor (an AI-first code editor) to an MCP server that controls GitHub repositories. The setup enables developers to create, read, update, delete files and repos using natural language prompts in Cursor or terminal commands.

How to use 🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup?

First, create a GitHub fine‑grained personal access token and save it in mcp.json. Then run node server.js to start the MCP server on http://localhost:3333. In Cursor, go to Settings → MCP → Add Server, set the name, URL, and client (e.g., ollama). Install the GitHub adapter via npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @smithery-ai/github --client claude --config mcp.json. Finally, use Cursor’s command palette (⌘+K or Ctrl+K) or npx @smithery/cli ask to control GitHub.

Key features of 🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup

• Create, update, read, and delete files in GitHub repos
• Create and delete GitHub repositories
• Search repositories with natural language queries
• Local MCP server running on http://localhost:3333
• Fine‑grained token authentication for secure access
• Terminal‑driven automation via npx @smithery/cli

Use cases of 🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup

• Automate CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Trigger repository events through LLM agents
• Manage repositories securely with fine‑grained tokens
• Perform full dev automation without manual clicks

FAQ from 🔄 MCP + Cursor GitHub Setup

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js and npm installed, a GitHub account, the Cursor editor, and an MCP‑compatible agent setup with @modelcontextprotocol/sdk.

How do I configure authentication?

Create a fine‑grained GitHub personal access token with full repository and user read/write permissions, then place it under github.token in mcp.json.

What GitHub tools does the MCP server offer?

Tools include create_or_update_file, create_repository, delete_repository, get_file_contents, and search_repositories.

How can I test the server connection?

Run curl http://localhost:3333 — the server logs will show tool calls and API responses.

Can I use the server without Cursor?

Yes. You can execute commands via the terminal using npx @smithery/cli ask "your prompt".