A GitHub CLI extension that seamlessly runs the github-mcp-server in Docker using your existing gh authentication. Eliminates manual PAT setup by automatically retrieving GitHub credentials and launching the MCP server with proper authentication.
A GitHub CLI extension that seamlessly runs the github-mcp-server in Docker using your existing gh authentication. Eliminates manual PAT setup by automatically retrieving GitHub credentials and launching the MCP server with proper authentication.
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"shuymn-gh-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-shuymn-gh-mcp-github"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from gh mcp?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from gh mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GH_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your gh mcp API key |
"What resources are available in gh mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in gh mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in gh mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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