gh mcp
StandardA 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.
1710Updated 3 weeks ago
Overview
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.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shuymn-gh-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-shuymn-gh-mcp-github"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from gh mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for gh mcp
Configuration
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 |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in gh mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in gh mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in gh mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with gh mcp
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