Github MCP Server

MCP server for GitHub Projects V2 - manage projects, items, fields, and views

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Github MCP Server?

MCP server for GitHub Projects V2 - manage projects, items, fields, and views

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub Projects V2. Enables AI assistants to manage GitHub Projects, items, fields, and views through a standardized interface.

  • Full GitHub Projects V2 Support — Complete CRUD operations for projects, items, fields, and views
  • Dual Authentication — Support for both Personal Access Tokens (PAT) and GitHub App authentication
  • User & Organization Projects — Manage projects for both individual users and organizations
  • 17 Specialized Tools — Comprehensive toolset for all project management operations
  • Type-Safe — Built with TypeScript for complete type safety
  • Well Tested — 100% unit test coverage

What it needs from you

  • Node.js 18+ - pnpm 9+

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Github MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-projects-1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@lexmata/github-projects-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "GITHUB_APP_ID": "your-value",
        "GITHUB_APP_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-value",
        "GITHUB_APP_INSTALLATION_ID": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - pnpm 9+
VariableDescriptionRequired
GITHUB_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
GITHUB_APP_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
GITHUB_APP_PRIVATE_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
GITHUB_APP_INSTALLATION_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Github to Installation.”
  • “Use Github to Configuration.”
  • “Use Github to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for GitHub Projects V2 - manage projects, items, fields, and views Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.