How do I configure the server for GitHub Enterprise vs github.com?

Set the `GITHUB_API_URL` environment variable to `https://api.github.com` for GitHub.com, or to your Enterprise instance URL (e.g., `https://github.yourdomain.com/api/v3`).

What environment variables are required?

You must set `GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN` and `GITHUB_API_URL`. Optionally, `GITHUB_API_VERSION` can be set to specify the GitHub API version (e.g., `2022-11-28`).

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN`, `GITHUB_API_URL`, `GITHUB_API_VERSION`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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GitHub Enterprise MCP Server

MCP Server for the GitHub Enterprise APIs, enabling file operations, repository management, search functionality, and more.

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What is the GitHub Enterprise MCP Server?

MCP Server for the GitHub Enterprise APIs, enabling file operations, repository management, search functionality, and more.

What it actually does

Automatic Branch Creation — When creating/updating files or pushing changes, branches are automatically created if they don't exist
Comprehensive Error Handling — Clear error messages for common issues
Git History Preservation — Operations maintain proper Git history without force pushing
Batch Operations — Support for both single-file and multi-file operations
Advanced Search — Support for searching code, issues/PRs, and users

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How to install the GitHub Enterprise MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/github-enterprise-mcp/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js installed on your system 2. A GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions 3. Cline installed on your system

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GITHUB_API_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
GITHUB_API_VERSION	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use GitHub Enterprise to Inputs.”
“Use GitHub Enterprise to Returns.”
“Use GitHub Enterprise to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

Node.js must be installed, you need a GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions (e.g., `repo` scope for private repos), and Cline must be installed.