GitHub MCP Server
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This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server allows AI models to access GitHub repository contents as context. It provides tools to fetch file contents, repository structure, and entire repositories for use in AI interactions.
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What is GitHub MCP Server?
This server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI models to access and utilize GitHub repository contents as context for enhanced understanding and interaction.
How to use GitHub MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, and build the project. Configure GitHub authentication with a personal access token to avoid rate limits. Integrate the server with AI tools like Cursor by adding it as an MCP server with the appropriate command path.
Key features of GitHub MCP Server
Fetch entire repository contents as context
Get specific file contents from a repository
Get repository structure (file listing)
Filter files by extension
Exclude specific paths
Limit the number of files returned
Use cases of GitHub MCP Server
Providing AI models with the context of a GitHub repository for code understanding
Enabling AI to answer questions about a codebase based on its content and structure
Assisting AI in generating code or documentation based on existing repository files
Allowing AI tools to navigate and understand complex projects hosted on GitHub
FAQ from GitHub MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for AI models to access external context.
How do I get a GitHub personal access token?
How do I get a GitHub personal access token?
You can create a personal access token in your GitHub Developer Settings.
What are the rate limits for unauthenticated requests?
What are the rate limits for unauthenticated requests?
GitHub API has strict rate limits for unauthenticated requests (60 requests/hour).
What are the available tools?
What are the available tools?
The server provides tools like get-repo-context, get-file-content, and get-repo-structure.
What parameters are required for get-repo-context?
What parameters are required for get-repo-context?
The required parameters are owner and repo. Optional parameters include maxFiles, fileExtensions, and excludePaths.