How do I install the 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.

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MCP Server — vickigogo/mcp

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

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What is the MCP Server?

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

What it needs from you

An MCP host that supports the latest MCP specification and remote servers, such as VS Code.

More MCP options

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

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
context	Strongly recommended: Tools that provide context about the current user and GitHub context you are operating in
code_security	Code scanning alerts and security features
issues	Issue-related tools (create, read, update, comment)
notifications	GitHub Notifications related tools
pull_requests	Pull request operations (create, merge, review)
repos	Repository-related tools (file operations, branches, commits)
secret_protection	Secret protection related tools, such as GitHub Secret Scanning
users	Anything relating to GitHub Users
experiments	Experimental features (not considered stable)

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-remote": {
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

An MCP host that supports the latest MCP specification and remote servers, such as VS Code.

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 MCP to Toolset.”
“Use MCP to context.”
“Use MCP to code security.”

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.