MCP GitHub Repository Server
BasicThe MCP GitHub Repository Server allows AI assistants to access and interact with GitHub repository contents. It facilitates automated file retrieval and management for developers.
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Overview
The MCP GitHub Repository Server allows AI assistants to access and interact with GitHub repository contents. It facilitates automated file retrieval and management for developers.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Set up the necessary environment variables for GitHub authentication, install dependencies, and configure your local setup according to the provided instructions.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-github-repository-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Set up the necessary environment variables for GitHub authentication, install dependencies, and configure your local setup according to the provided instructions."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from MCP GitHub Repository Server?"
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 MCP GitHub Repository Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in MCP GitHub Repository Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in MCP GitHub Repository Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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