GitHub Server
Developer Tools FeaturedGitHub API integration for repository management, issues, pull requests, and more. Now a standalone package maintained by GitHub.
Author
GitHub
Category
Developer Tools
GitHub Stars
16,000+
Clients
3 supported
Installation
Run this command to install:
npx -y @github/mcp-serverSample 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
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 | 16,000+ |
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 16,000+ 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.