GitHub Actions MCP Server
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The GitHub Actions MCP Server enables AI assistants to manage and operate GitHub Actions workflows. It provides tools for listing, viewing, triggering, canceling, and analyzing workflow runs.
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What is GitHub Actions MCP Server?
This server is a Micro Control Plane (MCP) server for the GitHub Actions API. It provides a set of tools that allow AI assistants to interact with and manage GitHub Actions workflows.
How to use GitHub Actions MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to build it and configure your AI assistant (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use it by specifying the command and environment variables, including a GitHub Personal Access Token. The README provides detailed instructions on building and configuring the server.
Key features of GitHub Actions MCP Server
Complete Workflow Management
Workflow Run Analysis
Comprehensive Error Handling
Flexible Type Validation
Security-Focused Design
Use cases of GitHub Actions MCP Server
Automating CI/CD pipelines
Triggering workflows based on AI-driven insights
Monitoring workflow performance and identifying bottlenecks
Integrating GitHub Actions with AI assistants for enhanced control
FAQ from GitHub Actions MCP Server
What permissions does the GitHub token need?
What permissions does the GitHub token need?
The GitHub token needs permissions to access and manage workflows in the repository. Ensure it has the necessary scopes.
How do I handle rate limiting?
How do I handle rate limiting?
The server implements rate limiting. If you encounter rate limit errors, reduce the frequency of requests.
What if the GitHub API response doesn't match the expected schema?
What if the GitHub API response doesn't match the expected schema?
The server implements flexible validation to handle most variations. If you encounter persistent errors, please open an issue.
Where can I find the built files?
Where can I find the built files?
After running npm run build, the necessary files will be created in the dist directory.
How do I trigger a workflow with inputs?
How do I trigger a workflow with inputs?
Use the triggerWorkflow tool and provide the inputs object with the necessary parameters.