Question 1

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Accepted Answer

Python 3.10 or higher and a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) are required.

Question 2

How do I install and run the server?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install dependencies with `pip install -r requirements.txt`, set the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable, and run `python github_graphql_mcp_server.py`.

Question 3

How do I configure the server with Claude for Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Add a JSON entry to your Claude Desktop configuration that specifies the full path to the virtual environment’s Python interpreter, the full path to the server script, and the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable.

Question 4

What credentials does it need?

Accepted Answer

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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