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GitHub

Repository management, file operations, and GitHub API integration. Enables Claude to interact with repositories, create issues, manage PRs, and more.

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Required Environment Variables

Set these environment variables before using this MCP server:

GITHUB_TOKEN
Installation 
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github

How to add to Claude Code

  1. Open Claude Code settings

    Run claude config or edit ~/.claude/config.json

  2. Add the MCP server configuration 
    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
              "-y",
              "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"
      ]
    }
  }
}
  3. Restart Claude Code

    The MCP server will now be available in your sessions

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