-Creating-a-MCP-Server-for-Claude-AI-Assistant-to-interact-with-GitHub-and-demonstrate-its-Use-
Creating an MCP server for Claude AI Assistant to interact with GitHub and demonstrate its use.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a powerful tool introduced by Anthropic, bridges the gap between your AI assistant and your GitHub repository. By setting up an MCP server, you can directly query your code, read/write files, generate insights, and step-up your development workflow. This setup allows for seamless integration between Claude AI Assistant and GitHub, enabling tasks such as displaying repositories, explaining projects, and creating new repositories. The process involves generating a GitHub Personal Access Token, installing and configuring the MCP server, and updating the Claude Desktop configuration.
Features
- Direct interaction with GitHub repositories through Claude AI.
- Ability to read and write files within the repository.
- Generate insights and explanations for projects.
- Create and manage repositories directly from Claude AI.
- Enhance development workflow with seamless AI integration.
Usage with Different Platforms
Node.js
javascript
const mcpServer = require('mcp-server');
const githubIntegration = require('mcp-github');
mcpServer.use(githubIntegration({
token: 'YOUR_GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN'
}));
mcpServer.start();
Claude AI
{
"mcp": {
"server": "http://localhost:3000",
"github": {
"token": "YOUR_GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN"
}
}
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the MCP server?
The MCP server facilitates interaction between Claude AI Assistant and GitHub, allowing for code queries, file management, and project insights.
What are the prerequisites for setting up the MCP server?
You need Node.js, npm, the latest version of Claude Desktop, and a GitHub account with appropriate permissions.
How do I verify the GitHub integration?
You can verify the integration by checking if Claude AI can access your GitHub repositories and perform tasks like displaying repos and creating new ones.
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