How do I install GitHub CLI MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the GitHub CLI GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

What category is GitHub CLI MCP Server?

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GitHub CLI

Name: GitHub CLI MCP Server
Author: munch-group

v1.0.0•Version Control•stable

An MCP server that wraps the GitHub CLI to provide comprehensive access to repository management, pull requests, issues, and workflows. It enables users to perform complex GitHub operations and interact with the GitHub API through a standardized inte

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What is GitHub CLI?

GitHub CLI is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that wraps the github cli to provide comprehensive access to repository management, pull requests, issues, and workflows. it enables users to perform complex github operations and interact ...

This server falls under the Version Control and Developer Tools categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

An MCP server that wraps the GitHub CLI to provide comprehen

Use Cases

Manage repositories, pull requests, issues, and workflows through standardized CLI interface.

Perform complex GitHub operations via natural language.

munch-group

Maintainer

LicenseISC License

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedN/A

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx github-cli-mcp-server

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about GitHub CLI

What is GitHub CLI?

GitHub CLI is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that wraps the github cli to provide comprehensive access to repository management, pull requests, issues, and workflows. it enables users to perform complex github operations and interact with the github api through a standardized inte It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install GitHub CLI?

Follow the installation instructions on the GitHub CLI GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with GitHub CLI?

GitHub CLI works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is GitHub CLI free to use?

Yes, GitHub CLI is open source and available under the ISC License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up GitHub CLI in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

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Claude Desktop

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CLI & terminal

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Quick Config Preview

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

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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