How do I install the github test 2 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?

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

SSyncDev

Start a project

Github Test 2 MCP Server

The GitHub MCP Server is a [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) server that provides seamless integration

Local serverstdioGo

What is the Github Test 2 MCP Server?

The GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with GitHub APIs

Credentials and setup notes

To run the server in a container, you will need to have Docker installed. 2. Once Docker is installed, you will also need to ensure Docker is running. The image is public; if you get errors on pull, you may have an expired token and need to docker logout ghcr.io. 3. Lastly you will need to [Create a GitHub Personal Access

More MCP options

Compare MCP servers by category, or browse hosted MCP servers if you prefer an endpoint over a local process.

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
repos	Repository-related tools (file operations, branches, commits)
issues	Issue-related tools (create, read, update, comment)
users	Anything relating to GitHub Users
pull_requests	Pull request operations (create, merge, review)
code_security	Code scanning alerts and security features
experiments	Experimental features (not considered stable)

How to install the Github Test 2 MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

To run the server in a container, you will need to have Docker installed. 2. Once Docker is installed, you will also need to ensure Docker is running. The image is public; if you get errors on pull, you may have an expired token and need to docker logout ghcr.io. 3. Lastly you will need to [Create a GitHub Personal Access

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Github Test 2 to Toolset.”
“Use Github Test 2 to repos.”
“Use Github Test 2 to issues.”

Frequently asked questions

The GitHub MCP Server is a [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) server that provides seamless integration with GitHub APIs Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.