GitHub MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
GitHub MCP Server is an API-based tool that interacts with GitHub using the MCP framework. It provides functionalities for fetching user details, repository information, and authenticated user data using GitHub's REST API.
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What is GitHub MCP Server?
GitHub MCP Server is an API-based tool built with Python that leverages the MCP framework to interact with the GitHub API. It allows users to fetch various types of data from GitHub, including user details, repository information, and authenticated user data.
How to use GitHub MCP Server?
To use the GitHub MCP Server, clone the repository, set up a Python virtual environment, install the required dependencies, configure environment variables with your GitHub personal access token, and configure claude_desktop_config.json. Then, launch the Claude Desktop Application, which will use the MCP Server to fetch and process data.
Key features of GitHub MCP Server
Fetch GitHub user information by username
Retrieve details of a GitHub repository
Get authenticated user details using a GitHub personal access token
Utilizes FastMCP for modular command processing
Use cases of GitHub MCP Server
Integrating GitHub data into other applications
Automating GitHub tasks
Building custom GitHub tools
Fetching and processing GitHub data within the Claude Desktop Application
FAQ from GitHub MCP Server
What is a GitHub personal access token?
What is a GitHub personal access token?
A GitHub personal access token is a credential that allows you to access the GitHub API on behalf of your account.
Why do I need a .env file?
Why do I need a .env file?
The .env file is used to store sensitive information like your GitHub token securely, preventing it from being hardcoded in your application.
What is the MCP framework?
What is the MCP framework?
The MCP (Modular Command Processor) framework is a framework for building modular command-line applications.
What is claude_desktop_config.json used for?
What is claude_desktop_config.json used for?
claude_desktop_config.json is a configuration file used by the Claude Desktop Application to configure and run the MCP Server.
What Python version is required?
What Python version is required?
Python version 3.10 or higher is required.