GitHub MCP Server Plus
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MCP Server for the GitHub API, enabling file operations, repository management, search functionality, and more. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for interacting with GitHub repositories programmatically.
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What is GitHub MCP Server Plus?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides a set of tools to interact with the GitHub API. It allows users to perform various operations on GitHub repositories, such as creating/updating files, pushing changes, searching repositories, creating issues/PRs, and more.
How to use GitHub MCP Server Plus?
To use this server, you need a GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions. Configure the server using either Docker or NPX, providing the token as an environment variable. Then, integrate it with a platform like Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file.
Key features of GitHub MCP Server Plus
Automatic Branch Creation
Comprehensive Error Handling
Git History Preservation
Batch Operations
Advanced Search
Use cases of GitHub MCP Server Plus
Automated repository management
Programmatic file creation and updates
Building tools that interact with GitHub issues and pull requests
Integrating GitHub search functionality into applications
FAQ from GitHub MCP Server Plus
What is a GitHub Personal Access Token and why do I need one?
What is a GitHub Personal Access Token and why do I need one?
A Personal Access Token (PAT) is like a password for your GitHub account when accessing it through APIs. You need one to authenticate the server and grant it permissions to perform actions on your behalf.
What scopes should I select when creating a Personal Access Token?
What scopes should I select when creating a Personal Access Token?
For full access to private and public repositories, select the repo scope. If you're only working with public repositories, the public_repo scope is sufficient.
How do I configure the server with Docker?
How do I configure the server with Docker?
Use the provided Docker configuration in the README, replacing <YOUR_TOKEN> with your actual Personal Access Token. This will run the server in a Docker container with the necessary environment variables.
How do I configure the server with NPX?
How do I configure the server with NPX?
Use the provided NPX configuration in the README, replacing <YOUR_TOKEN> with your actual Personal Access Token. This will run the server using NPX.
Where can I find more information about GitHub search syntax?
Where can I find more information about GitHub search syntax?
Refer to the GitHub's searching documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/search-github/searching-on-github