GitHub MCP Server
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This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using FastAPI, enabling AI assistants like Claude to interact with GitHub. The server provides API endpoints to fetch user details, manage repositories, create issues, and automate GitHub workflows.
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What is GitHub MCP Server?
The GitHub MCP Server is a FastAPI-based implementation of the Model Context Protocol, designed to allow AI assistants to interact with GitHub. It provides a set of API endpoints to manage GitHub resources.
How to use GitHub MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, configure your GitHub Personal Access Token, and run the FastAPI server. Then, you can use the API endpoints to interact with GitHub, such as fetching user details, creating issues, and starring repositories.
Key features of GitHub MCP Server
Fetch GitHub user details and repositories
Create and manage issues in repositories
List all issues in a repository
Star a repository
AI-powered GitHub Issue Summarization (Optional)
Secure API with GitHub OAuth Token
Asynchronous FastAPI implementation
Use cases of GitHub MCP Server
Automating GitHub workflows
Integrating GitHub with AI assistants
Managing GitHub repositories programmatically
Creating issues via API
Summarizing issues using AI
FAQ from GitHub MCP Server
What is a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT)?
What is a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT)?
A PAT is a token that allows you to access GitHub's API without using your username and password. It's more secure and allows you to control the permissions granted to the application.
How do I create a GitHub PAT?
How do I create a GitHub PAT?
You can create a PAT in your GitHub settings under 'Developer settings' -> 'Personal access tokens'. Make sure to grant the 'repo' scope to the token.
What is the purpose of the MCP server?
What is the purpose of the MCP server?
The MCP server acts as an intermediary between AI assistants and GitHub, allowing the AI to interact with GitHub resources through a defined protocol.
What are some future enhancements planned?
What are some future enhancements planned?
Future enhancements include support for pull requests management, implementing WebSockets for real-time GitHub notifications, and deploying the server on AWS/GCP with a CI/CD pipeline.
How can I contribute to the project?
How can I contribute to the project?
You can contribute by opening a pull request with improvements or by filing an issue to report bugs or suggest new features.