MCP GitHub Repository Server
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This is an MCP server that allows AI assistants to browse and read files from GitHub repositories. It provides access to repository contents via the Model Context Protocol.
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What is MCP GitHub Repository Server?
This server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to provide AI assistants with access to the contents of GitHub repositories. It allows AI to browse and read files, enabling context-aware interactions with code and documentation stored on GitHub.
How to use MCP GitHub Repository Server?
To use this server, you need to configure it with your GitHub Personal Access Token, repository owner, and repository name via environment variables. Then, add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop settings, specifying the path to the server's executable. The AI assistant can then access files and directories within the specified repository using the provided resource URIs.
Key features of MCP GitHub Repository Server
Access to any file in a GitHub repository via URI
List repository contents and navigate directories
Support for branch-specific file access
File contents served as plain text
Use cases of MCP GitHub Repository Server
Allowing AI assistants to understand and analyze code in GitHub repositories
Enabling AI to answer questions about code based on its content
Providing AI with access to documentation and configuration files
Automating tasks that require reading and understanding code from GitHub
FAQ from MCP GitHub Repository 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 GitHub resources programmatically.
How do I set up the environment variables?
How do I set up the environment variables?
You can set environment variables in your shell or in your system's settings. The specific method depends on your operating system.
What permissions does my GitHub Personal Access Token need?
What permissions does my GitHub Personal Access Token need?
Your token needs read access to the repository you want to access.
What happens if I provide an invalid path?
What happens if I provide an invalid path?
The server will return an error indicating that the path is invalid.
How do I debug issues with the server?
How do I debug issues with the server?
Use the MCP Inspector tool to debug the server's communication over stdio.