github_mcp_server

github_mcp_server

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The GitHub MCP Server project provides a Model Context Protocol server for integrating with GitHub's API. It facilitates automated interactions with GitHub, enabling tasks like repository and branch management, as well as issue and pull request handling.

GitHub MCP Server

This repository demonstrates the implementation and usage of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub integration.

Overview

The GitHub MCP Server provides a standardized way to interact with GitHub's API using the Model Context Protocol. It enables seamless integration between AI models and GitHub repositories, allowing automated interactions with GitHub's features.

Features

  • GitHub API Integration
  • Authentication using Personal Access Tokens
  • Repository Management
  • Issue and Pull Request Handling
  • File Operations
  • Branch Management

Setup

  1. Install the MCP GitHub server package:
npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
  1. Configure your GitHub Personal Access Token in environment variables:
export GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token_here

Usage

Start the MCP GitHub server:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-github

Configuration

The server can be configured through the claude_desktop_config.json file, which should include the necessary GitHub authentication tokens and server settings.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.