GitHub
BasicGitHub MCP server provides Git-based repository management, issue tracking, and CI/CD features. It connects to GitHub's API for repository operations, pull requests, and workflow automation. Developers use it for version control, code collaboration, and CI/CD pipeline management.
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Overview
GitHub MCP server provides Git-based repository management, issue tracking, and CI/CD features. It connects to GitHub's API for repository operations, pull requests, and workflow automation. Developers use it for version control, code collaboration, and CI/CD pipeline management.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-smithery": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-smithery"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from GitHub?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for GitHub
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from GitHub. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GITHUB_API_KEY | Yes | Your GitHub API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in GitHub?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in GitHub"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in GitHub with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with GitHub
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