Github Mcp Server

Overview

Github Mcp Server is a Model Context Protocol server that brings GitHub capabilities to your AI assistant through 112 optimized tools. It reduces token usage by 98% with compact responses, letting any MCP-compatible AI assistant call GitHub functions directly during conversations or agent runs.

The server runs locally on your machine via the Python package github-mcp-server, installed using uvx github-mcp-server. It requires no authentication and works out of the box, communicating over stdio. The latest release is v2.5.7, with source code available at crypto-ninja/mcp-server-for-Github on GitHub.

Github Mcp Server is categorized under Version Control and integrates with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed and others. If you maintain this server, claim your listing on mcp.site to earn the Verified badge and ensure your details stay current.

Installation

// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github_mcp_server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "github-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}