GitHub MCP Server

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Apache-2.0

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cyanheads

关于 GitHub MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built in TypeScript that integrates with GitHub's API, enabling AI assistants to manage repositories, issues, pull requests, and code while providing a structured interface for LLM agents to perform GitHub operations.

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GitHub MCP Server 配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-cyanheads": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

GitHub MCP Server 工具

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概览

What is GitHub MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides tools for LLM agents to interact with the GitHub API, enabling management of repositories, issues, pull requests, branches, files, and releases. It acts as a bridge between AI models and GitHub through a standardized interface for MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

Install Node.js v16+, clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, create a .env file with your GITHUB_TOKEN, build with npm run build, and start with node build/index.js. Add the server to your MCP client settings with the path to the build and token environment variable.

Key features of GitHub MCP Server

Repository management (create, list, get)
Branch management (create, delete, list)
Issue management (create, list, filter)
Pull request management (create, update, merge, list)
File management (create, update with base64)
Release management (create, draft, prerelease)

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

AI agents creating and managing GitHub repositories
Automating issue triage and pull request reviews
Managing branches and releases programmatically
Enabling LLMs to read and modify repository files

常见问题

Is this repository actively maintained?

No. This repository is deprecated. Please use the official GitHub MCP server at github/github-mcp-server.

What are the prerequisites to run this server?

Node.js v16 or newer is required, along with a GitHub personal access token with appropriate permissions.

How do I authenticate with the GitHub API?

Set the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable in your `.env` file or in your MCP client settings with your personal access token.

What runtime requirements are there besides Node.js?

No additional system dependencies beyond Node.js v16+. The server uses the GitHub REST API and requires internet access.

What transport or authentication protocol is used?

The server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Authentication is handled via a GitHub personal access token provided through environment variables.

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