How do I install the GitHub MCP server?

Run: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github

Which AI clients support the GitHub MCP server?

The GitHub MCP server works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, Antigravity, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client using stdio transport.

GitHub MCP Server

Q: What tools does the GitHub MCP server provide?

The server provides 7 tools: create_or_update_file, search_repositories, create_issue, create_pull_request, get_file_contents, list_commits, push_files.

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Connect your AI agent to GitHub to manage repositories, create and review pull requests, search code, manage issues and labels, and automate workflows. The official GitHub MCP server provides read and write access to the GitHub API through a standardized MCP interface.

Quick Install

$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Required
GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN	GitHub Personal Access Token with repo scope	Yes

Configuration by Client

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "ghp_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

Need a different client? Use the Config Generator for Windsurf, Cline, Antigravity, and more.

Available Tools (7)

create_or_update_filesearch_repositoriescreate_issuecreate_pull_requestget_file_contentslist_commitspush_files