MCP GitHub Repository Server
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An MCP server that provides access to GitHub repository contents. This server allows AI assistants to browse and read files from specified GitHub repositories.
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What is MCP GitHub Repository Server?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables access to files and directories within a GitHub repository. It serves file contents as plain text and directory listings for AI assistants to browse and read.
How to use MCP GitHub Repository Server?
- Configure environment variables (GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, GITHUB_OWNER, GITHUB_REPO, GITHUB_BRANCH).
- Install dependencies using
npm install. - Build the server using
npm run build. - Configure Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to
claude_desktop_config.jsonwith the correct path to the built index.js file.
Key features of MCP GitHub Repository Server
Access any file in a GitHub repository via URI
List repository contents and navigate directories
Support for branch-specific file access
File contents are served as plain text
Use cases of MCP GitHub Repository Server
Allowing AI assistants to read code from a GitHub repository
Providing context to AI models from GitHub files
Enabling AI-powered code analysis and documentation
Integrating GitHub repository contents into AI workflows
FAQ from MCP GitHub Repository Server
What is the base URL format?
What is the base URL format?
The base URL format is https://api.github.com/repos/{owner}/{repo}/contents/{path}
What MIME type are files served with?
What MIME type are files served with?
Files are served with text/plain MIME type.
What MIME type are directories served with?
What MIME type are directories served with?
Directories are served with application/x-directory MIME type.
What environment variables are required?
What environment variables are required?
The server requires GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN, GITHUB_OWNER, GITHUB_REPO, and optionally GITHUB_BRANCH.
How do I debug the server?
How do I debug the server?
Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector. This will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.