How do I install the github chat 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_API_KEY` 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 Chat MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) for analyzing and querying GitHub repositories using the GitHub Chat API. Official Site: https://github-chat.com

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What is the Github Chat MCP Server?

Github Chat MCP lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Github Chat MCP directly. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) for analyzing and querying GitHub repositories using the GitHub Chat API. Official Site: https://github-chat.com.

What Github Chat MCP does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) for analyzing and querying GitHub repositories using the GitHub Chat API. Official Site: https://github-chat.com

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How to install the Github Chat MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-chat": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "github-chat-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Github Chat MCP to Debugging.”
“Use Github Chat MCP to Manually.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) for analyzing and querying GitHub repositories using the GitHub Chat API. Official Site: https://github-chat.com Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.