github-mcp-server
GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate AI agents' interaction with GitHub's API. It offers full management of GitHub resources with an emphasis on secure integration, validation, and error handling. The server provides a standardized interface for various GitHub operations.
Overview
GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide seamless interaction with the GitHub API. It allows LLM agents to manage GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, branches, files, and releases through a standardized protocol. The server integrates securely with GitHub REST API and features comprehensive management capabilities, including repository, branch, issue, pull request, file, and release management. Key features include input validation, error handling, and rate-limiting support, ensuring secure and optimized operations.
Features
- Comprehensive GitHub management (repositories, branches, issues, pull requests, files, releases)
- Secure integration with GitHub API
- Validation and error handling with Zod schemas
- Performance optimizations and rate limit handling
Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16+)
- GitHub personal access token
Setup
- Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory
- Install dependencies using npm
- Create a
.env
file with your GitHub token - Build the project
- Start the server
Configuration
Configure the server using environment variables for GitHub token, log level, server name, etc. Customize additional settings as per the requirements.