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Read, search, and create issues, PRs, and code across GitHub repositories
GitHub's official MCP server exposes the GitHub API to AI agents through Model Context Protocol. With it, an agent can browse repositories, read code, search across orgs, open and review pull requests, and triage issues, all under your normal GitHub permissions.
This is the placeholder body for the GitHub MCP server. Editorial review pending.
Features
- Repository browsing and code search
- Issue and pull request creation
- Pull request review and comments
- Branch and commit operations
- Scoped tokens via the official GitHub auth flow
How to set up the GitHub MCP server
- Generate a fine-scoped personal access token on GitHub
- Download the latest github-mcp-server binary from GitHub Releases
- Add the server to your Claude or MCP client config with your token
- Restart your client and the GitHub tools appear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GitHub MCP server?
It is GitHub's official Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents interact with GitHub. Agents can browse repos, search code, open issues and pull requests, and review changes.
Does the GitHub MCP server cost anything?
The server itself is free and open source. You still need a GitHub account, and any API rate limits apply to the personal access token you provide.
Can the GitHub MCP server access private repositories?
Yes, as long as the personal access token you provide has access to those repositories. Use a fine-scoped token to limit which repos the agent can touch.