GitHub MCP Server
by peterparker57
The GitHub MCP Server provides integration capabilities with GitHub repositories through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports operations like repository management, file operations, and commit handling.
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What is GitHub MCP Server?
The GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows users to interact with GitHub repositories programmatically. It provides a set of tools to manage repositories, manipulate files, and handle commits via MCP.
How to use GitHub MCP Server?
To use the server, install the package using npm (npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-github). Then, configure the server in your MCP settings file (cline_mcp_settings.json) by providing the path to the server's index.js, your GitHub token, and your GitHub username. Use the available tools like create_repository, push_file, and create_commit through the MCP interface.
Key features of GitHub MCP Server
Account management and authentication
Repository creation and management
File operations (read, write, push, pull)
Commit operations
Directory synchronization
Repository comparison and diffing
Use cases of GitHub MCP Server
Automated repository creation and configuration
Programmatic file updates and deployments to GitHub repositories
Automated commit creation and management
Synchronization of local and remote directories
Integrating GitHub repositories with other MCP-compatible tools
FAQ from GitHub MCP Server
How do I configure multiple GitHub accounts?
How do I configure multiple GitHub accounts?
You can configure multiple accounts by incrementing the number N in the environment variables GITHUB_TOKEN_N and GITHUB_OWNER_N (e.g., GITHUB_TOKEN_1, GITHUB_OWNER_1, GITHUB_TOKEN_2, GITHUB_OWNER_2).
What is the purpose of the DEFAULT_OWNER environment variable?
What is the purpose of the DEFAULT_OWNER environment variable?
The DEFAULT_OWNER environment variable specifies the default GitHub account to use if no owner is specified in the tool's input.
How do I clone a repository?
How do I clone a repository?
Use the clone_repository tool, providing the owner, repository name, branch (optional), and the local directory to clone into.
How do I push a file to a repository?
How do I push a file to a repository?
Use the push_file tool, providing the owner, repository name, target path in the repository, commit message, and the local file path.
How do I create a commit with multiple file changes?
How do I create a commit with multiple file changes?
Use the create_commit tool, providing the owner, repository name, branch, commit message, and an array of changes, where each change specifies the file path, local file path (for add/modify), and the operation (add, modify, or delete).