How do I install the github mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GITHUB_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Github MCP Server

github actions mcp server

Local serverstdio

What is the Github MCP Server?

github actions mcp server

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for analyzing GitHub Actions workflow failures. This server exposes GitHub Actions error extraction functionality through MCP tools that can be used by AI assistants and other MCP clients.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Github MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-actions-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "github-actions-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "personal access token with repository read access"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Frequently asked questions

github actions mcp server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.