How do I install the github plus 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`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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GitHub Plus MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for GitHub API integration

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What is the GitHub Plus MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol server for GitHub API integration

The short version

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

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 with content or file paths
Advanced Search — Support for searching code, issues/PRs, and users

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the GitHub Plus MCP Server

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

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use GitHub Plus to Inputs.”
“Use GitHub Plus to Returns.”
“Use GitHub Plus to Features.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol server for GitHub API integration Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.