How do I install the release notes server 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?

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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Release Notes Server MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server

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What is the Release Notes Server MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server

What it actually does

An MCP server that generates beautiful release notes from GitHub repositories. It efficiently fetches commits, organizes them by type, and presents them in a clean, readable format.

🎯 Smart commit filtering by date or SHA
📊 Groups commits by type (features, fixes, etc.)
🔍 Enriches commits with PR data
📈 Includes detailed statistics
🎨 Clean markdown formatting with emojis
⚡ Efficient API usage with GitHub's since parameter

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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
generate_release_notes

How to install the Release Notes Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "release-notes": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/release-notes-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Release Notes Server to generate release notes.”

Frequently asked questions

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