GitHub Chat MCP
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GitHub Chat MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to analyze and query GitHub repositories using the GitHub Chat API. It allows users to index repositories and ask questions about their architecture, tech stack, and other details.
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What is GitHub Chat MCP?
GitHub Chat MCP is a server that enables you to analyze and query GitHub repositories using natural language through the GitHub Chat API. It acts as a bridge between a GitHub repository and a language model, allowing you to ask questions and gain insights about the codebase.
How to use GitHub Chat MCP?
First, install the github-chat-mcp package using pip or uv. Then, configure the MCP server with your preferred client (Cursor or Claude Desktop) by adding the appropriate configuration to the mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json file. You'll also need a GitHub Chat API key. Once set up, you can index a repository using a prompt like 'Index the GitHub repository at https://github.com/username/repo' and then ask questions about it.
Key features of GitHub Chat MCP
Repository Indexing
Natural Language Querying
Integration with Claude and Cursor
Support for GitHub Chat API
Local/Dev Setup Instructions
Use cases of GitHub Chat MCP
Analyzing the architecture of a GitHub repository
Identifying the core tech stack used in a project
Understanding the dependencies and relationships within a codebase
Troubleshooting issues by querying the repository's history
Quickly getting up to speed on a new project by asking targeted questions
FAQ from GitHub Chat MCP
What is a GitHub Chat API key and where do I get it?
What is a GitHub Chat API key and where do I get it?
A GitHub Chat API key is required to use the service. You can obtain it from the official GitHub Chat website.
How do I install GitHub Chat MCP?
How do I install GitHub Chat MCP?
You can install it using pip: pip install github-chat-mcp or uv: uv install github-chat-mcp.
How do I configure GitHub Chat MCP with Claude Desktop?
How do I configure GitHub Chat MCP with Claude Desktop?
You need to modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to include the GitHub Chat MCP server configuration. The README provides example configurations.
How do I index a GitHub repository?
How do I index a GitHub repository?
Use a prompt like: 'Index the GitHub repository at https://github.com/username/repo'.
How do I ask questions about the indexed repository?
How do I ask questions about the indexed repository?
After indexing, you can ask questions like: 'What is the core tech stack used in this repository?'