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.

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Github MCP Server

GitHub Enterprise MCP Server with support for repository operations

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What is the Github MCP Server?

GitHub Enterprise MCP Server with support for repository operations

What you get

An MCP server for GitHub Enterprise that handles repository access, branch creation, commits, and pushes.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
test-api-connection	Test connection to a GitHub API endpoint
connect-github-enterprise	Connect to a GitHub Enterprise instance
connect-github-enterprise-2fa	Connect to a GitHub Enterprise instance with 2FA
list-repositories	List repositories from the connected GitHub Enterprise instance
create-branch	Create a new branch in a repository
commit-and-push	Commit file changes and push to a branch

How to install the Github MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-enterprise-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/Users/annmariyajoshy/vibecoding/github-enterprise-mcp",
        "run",
        "github-enterprise-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_CONNECTION_NAME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
GITHUB_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
GITHUB_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Github to test-api-connection.”
“Use Github to connect-github-enterprise.”
“Use Github to GitHub.com.”

Frequently asked questions

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