GitHub Code Explorer
by anupj
This project implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create a GitHub code search tool. It allows AI assistants to search and view code across GitHub repositories.
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What is GitHub Code Explorer?
This server is a Node.js/Express application that provides a GitHub code search tool using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI assistants to interact with the GitHub API through standardized function definitions.
How to use GitHub Code Explorer?
To use this server, clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, optionally set up a GitHub API token, and start the server using npm start or npm run dev. Then, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to interact with the AI assistant simulation interface.
Key features of GitHub Code Explorer
Search for code across GitHub repositories
View file contents from repositories
Search for GitHub repositories
Function discovery endpoint
AI assistant simulation interface
Use cases of GitHub Code Explorer
Enabling AI assistants to find specific code snippets
Allowing AI models to understand code structure
Integrating GitHub code search into AI-powered development tools
Providing context to AI models for code generation
Automating code review processes with AI
FAQ from GitHub Code Explorer
What is Model Context Protocol?
What is Model Context Protocol?
Model Context Protocol is a standardized way for AI models to interact with external tools and services.
How do I set up a GitHub API token?
How do I set up a GitHub API token?
Set up a GitHub API token as the environment variable GH_TOKEN for higher rate limits.
What are the API endpoints?
What are the API endpoints?
The API endpoints are GET /api/mcp/functions to list available functions and POST /api/mcp to call a function with parameters.
What technologies are used?
What technologies are used?
The application uses Node.js/Express for the backend and JSON Schema for MCP-compatible function definitions.
Where can I find more information about MCP?
Where can I find more information about MCP?
Further information about Model Context Protocol can be found in the official documentation (link not provided in the README).