Github MCP Server

GitHub MCP Server with OAuth support for Issue management

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What is the Github MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server with OAuth support for Issue management

What you get

A powerful GitHub automation tool that seamlessly connects AI assistants to your GitHub repositories

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Github MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "github-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
GITHUB_ACCESS_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Github to Unauthenticated.”
  • “Use Github to Authenticated.”

Frequently asked questions

GitHub MCP Server with OAuth support for Issue management Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.