octocode-mcp
npxVerifiedThe octocode-mcp server enables AI agents to search, analyze, and understand GitHub repositories. It provides tools for code discovery, repository analysis, and codebase understanding. The server connects to GitHub's API, allowing agents to fetch repository data, search code, and analyze repositories. Developers use it to build AI assistants that can navigate and understand codebases, making it useful for code review, onboarding, and documentation generation.
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Overview
The octocode-mcp server enables AI agents to search, analyze, and understand GitHub repositories. It provides tools for code discovery, repository analysis, and codebase understanding. The server connects to GitHub's API, allowing agents to fetch repository data, search code, and analyze repositories. Developers use it to build AI assistants that can navigate and understand codebases, making it useful for code review, onboarding, and documentation generation.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y octocode-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"octocode-mcp-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y octocode-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from octocode-mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for octocode-mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from octocode-mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOCODE-MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your octocode-mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in octocode-mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in octocode-mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in octocode-mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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