GitHub MCP Server for Cursor IDE
BasicThis server allows users to manage their GitHub repositories directly from the Cursor IDE environment. It provides features such as token-based authentication and error handling.
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Overview
This server allows users to manage their GitHub repositories directly from the Cursor IDE environment. It provides features such as token-based authentication and error handling.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and start the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-mcp-server-for-cursor-ide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and start the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from GitHub MCP Server for Cursor IDE?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in GitHub MCP Server for Cursor IDE?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in GitHub MCP Server for Cursor IDE"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in GitHub MCP Server for Cursor IDE with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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