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github-mcp-server
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GitHub's official MCP Server
by Open Source Community · New publisher
GitHub's official MCP Server
github/github-mcp-server is an open-source project by github: GitHub's official MCP Server. Indexed here so it can be found — not resold.
It is free. Get it from the upstream repository: https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server
From the project's own README (excerpt, reproduced for discovery under its MIT license):
GitHub MCP Server
The GitHub MCP Server connects AI tools directly to GitHub's platform. This gives AI agents, assistants, and chatbots the ability to read repositories and code files, manage issues and PRs, analyze code, and automate workflows. All through natural language interactions.
Use Cases • Repository Management: Browse and query code, search files, analyze commits, and understand project structure across any repository you have access to. • Issue & PR Automation: Create, update, and manage issues and pull requests. Let AI help triage bugs, review code changes, and maintain project boards. • CI/CD & Workflow Intelligence: Monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs, analyze build failures, manage releases, and get insights into your development pipeline. • Code Analysis: Examine security findings, review Dependabot alerts, understand code patterns, and get comprehensive insights into your codebase. • Team Collaboration: Access discussions, manage notifications, analyze team activity, and streamline processes for your team.
Built for developers who want to connect their AI tools to GitHub context and capabilities, from simple natural language queries to complex multi-step agent workflows.
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Remote GitHub MCP Server
The remote GitHub MCP Server is hosted by GitHub and provides the easiest method for getting up and running. If your MCP host does not support remote MCP servers, don't worry! You can use the local version of the GitHub MCP Server instead.
Prerequisites
1. A compatible MCP host with remote server support (VS Code 1.101+, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) 2. Any applicable policies enabled
Install in VS Code
For quick installation, use one of the one-click install buttons above. Once you complete that flow, toggle Agent mode (located by…
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02Requirements & stack
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03Community
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05Versions
Full history →| Version | Channel | Released | Notes |
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| 0.0.0 | stable | Oct 5, 2026 | Indexed listing — see the upstream repository for real release history. |