GitHub Explorer MCP
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The GitHub Explorer MCP server provides GitHub repository information such as file content, directory structure, and metadata for MCP clients. It's designed to be used with clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor.
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What is GitHub Explorer MCP?
GitHub Explorer MCP is a server that provides information about GitHub repositories to MCP (Message Channel Protocol) clients. It allows these clients to access file content, directory structures, and metadata of GitHub repositories.
How to use GitHub Explorer MCP?
The server can be installed using NPM or Docker. After installation, it can be configured in MCP clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor by specifying the command to run the server. The server provides several tools accessible through the MCP protocol, such as github_repository_summary, github_directory_structure, and github_read_important_files.
Key features of GitHub Explorer MCP
Repository Summaries
Directory Structure
File Content
Metadata Enhancement
Local Repository Cloning
Caching System
Progress Notifications
Format Options
Auto-Completion
Web Interface
Use cases of GitHub Explorer MCP
Integrating GitHub repository information into AI assistants like Claude Desktop
Providing code context and file structure to code editors like Cursor
Automating repository analysis and documentation
Building tools that require access to GitHub repository metadata
Enhancing developer workflows with repository insights
FAQ from GitHub Explorer MCP
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Message Channel Protocol. It is a protocol used for communication between different applications.
Which Node.js version is required?
Which Node.js version is required?
Node.js version 18 or later is required due to the use of modern Web APIs like ReadableStream.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
You can install the server using NPM or Docker. Instructions for both methods are provided in the README.
How do I configure the server with Claude Desktop or Cursor?
How do I configure the server with Claude Desktop or Cursor?
You need to add a configuration block to your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings, specifying the command to run the server.
What kind of information can I get from a repository?
What kind of information can I get from a repository?
You can get a summary of the repository, its directory structure, the content of specific files, and metadata like stars and forks.