What clients are compatible with GitHub Server?

GitHub Server is compatible with: Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

GitHub Server

Q: How do I install GitHub Server?

Install GitHub Server by running: npx -y @github/mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

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Author

GitHub

Installation

Run this command to install:

npx -y @github/mcp-server

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@github/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude DesktopCursorWindsurf

Details

Server ID	github
Author	GitHub
Category	Developer Tools
Compatible With	Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf
Tags	githubgit
GitHub	https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server
GitHub Stars	29,569+
Maintenance	Active maintenance
Last GitHub Push	2026-05-06
Metadata Verified	2026-05-07

About GitHub Server

GitHub Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by GitHub. It enables AI assistants to interact with GitHub capabilities.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing GitHub Server, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and has 29,569+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Developer Tools" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install GitHub Server?

Run "npx -y @github/mcp-server" in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with GitHub Server?

GitHub Server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with GitHub Server?

GitHub API integration for repository management, issues, pull requests, and more. Now a standalone package maintained by GitHub. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.