mcp-github
GitHub API server for repository and project management. mcp-github is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by tuanle96. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Tool/GitHub, API/Integration and Project/Management.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a GitHub API server that enables comprehensive repository management, file operations, search functionality, and project management (both classic and V2 projects). It provides a standardized interface for interacting with GitHub's features programmatically.
How to use this MCP
To use this MCP, you need a GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions. The MCP can be run via Docker or NPX, and provides 47 different tools for interacting with GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, projects, and search functionality. Each tool has well-defined inputs and returns structured output.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP can be used for automating GitHub workflows, managing repositories at scale, implementing CI/CD pipelines, searching across GitHub content, and managing GitHub Projects (both classic and V2). It's particularly useful for teams needing to automate GitHub operations or integrate GitHub functionality into other systems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-github MCP server?
mcp-github is a Model Context Protocol server from tuanle96. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-github to my AI client?
Add mcp-github to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is mcp-github free to use?
mcp-github is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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