What it does
The server exposes GitHub operations through Model Context Protocol so clients can retrieve context and perform authorized actions.
GitHub MCP Server
GitHub's official MCP server for giving compatible agents structured access to repositories, issues, pull requests, and workflows.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-19
github/github-mcp-server
Repository facts
Connect project rules, memory, MCP servers, external tools, and durable context to coding agents.
- GitHub Stars
- 31.5K
- License
- MIT
- Default branch
- main
- Last pushed
- 2026-07-18
- Repository status
- Active
- Snapshot
- 2026-07-19
Best fit
Teams that want agents to work with GitHub through explicit tools and repository permissions.
Capabilities
- Read repository content, issues, pull requests, discussions, and related context.
- Create or update GitHub artifacts within the configured permission boundary.
Use cases
- Let a coding agent inspect an issue and its pull request before reviewing code.
- Connect repository automation without inventing a custom GitHub integration.
Source
github/github-mcp-server
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