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GitHub Notifications MCP Server

by mcollina

An MCP server that helps manage GitHub notifications. It allows AI assistants like Claude to manage your GitHub notifications through natural language commands.

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What is GitHub Notifications MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools for managing GitHub notifications. It enables AI assistants to interact with and manage your GitHub notifications using natural language.

How to use GitHub Notifications MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using npm install. 3. Build the project using npm run build. 4. Create a .env file with your GitHub Personal Access Token. 5. Run the server directly using npm start or integrate it with Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file.

Key features of GitHub Notifications MCP Server

  • List and filter GitHub notifications

  • Mark notifications as read

  • View notification thread details

  • Subscribe or unsubscribe from notification threads

  • Manage repository-specific notifications

  • Control repository notification settings

Use cases of GitHub Notifications MCP Server

  • Using natural language to check GitHub notifications

  • Filtering notifications based on criteria like time or repository

  • Managing notification subscriptions through AI commands

  • Automating notification management tasks with an AI assistant

FAQ from GitHub Notifications MCP Server

What prerequisites are required to run this server?

Node.js 18 or higher and a GitHub Personal Access Token with notifications or repo scope.

How do I install the server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, and build the project using npm run build.

How do I configure the server with my GitHub token?

Create a .env file with the variable GITHUB_TOKEN set to your GitHub Personal Access Token.

How do I run the server?

You can run the server directly using npm start.

How do I integrate the server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables.