GitHub MCP Review Tools
Extended GitHub MCP Server with additional tools for pull request review comment functionality
What is GitHub MCP Review Tools?
GitHub MCP Review Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to extended github mcp server with additional tools for pull request review comment functionality
Extended GitHub MCP Server with additional tools for pull request review comment functionality
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
- Extended GitHub MCP Server with additional tools for pull re
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx github-mcp-server-review-toolsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use GitHub MCP Review Tools
GitHub MCP Review Tools extends the standard GitHub MCP Server with eight additional tools focused on pull request review workflows. It lets AI coding assistants fetch review threads, reply to inline comments, resolve discussions, and verify that all threads are addressed — all without leaving the chat interface. Developers use it to close the loop on code review faster by delegating repetitive review-comment management to Claude or other MCP clients.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed on your machine
- Git, to clone the repository from GitHub
- A GitHub Personal Access Token with 'repo' scope
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor IDE
Clone the repository
Clone the github-mcp-server-review-tools repository to your local machine and navigate into the project directory.
git clone https://github.com/wjessup/github-mcp-server-review-tools.git
cd github-mcp-server-review-toolsInstall dependencies and build
Use Yarn to install all Node.js dependencies and start the build process.
yarn && yarn startGenerate a GitHub Personal Access Token
Go to GitHub Settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens and create a token with the 'repo' scope. Copy the token value — you will need it in the next step.
Configure your MCP client
Add the server to your MCP client configuration file, pointing to the built index.js and supplying your GitHub token as an environment variable.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-pr-review-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/github-mcp-server-review-tools/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your_github_pat>"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or reload your Cursor IDE workspace so it picks up the new server configuration. The server will appear in the connected servers list.
GitHub MCP Review Tools Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop / claude_desktop_config.json entry pointing to the locally built server binary.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-pr-review-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/you/github-mcp-server-review-tools/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "ghp_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise the eight review tools.
- "Fetch all review threads for PR #42 in owner/repo and summarize which are still unresolved."
- "Reply to review comment 987654 on PR #42 with 'Fixed in the latest commit — thanks!'"
- "Resolve the review thread 123456 on PR #42."
- "Check if all review threads on PR #42 are resolved and give me a pass/fail summary."Troubleshooting GitHub MCP Review Tools
Server fails to start with 'Cannot find module' error
Make sure you ran 'yarn && yarn start' and that the 'dist/' directory was generated. Check that the path in 'args' matches the actual location of 'dist/index.js'.
API calls return 401 Unauthorized
Verify that GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN is set correctly and that the token has the 'repo' scope. Tokens scoped to only 'public_repo' cannot access private repository review data.
Tools do not appear in the MCP client
Confirm the absolute path in 'args' is correct for your system. Relative paths like '~/Code/...' may not expand properly — use the full absolute path instead.
Frequently Asked Questions about GitHub MCP Review Tools
What is GitHub MCP Review Tools?
GitHub MCP Review Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that extended github mcp server with additional tools for pull request review comment functionality It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install GitHub MCP Review Tools?
Follow the installation instructions on the GitHub MCP Review Tools GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with GitHub MCP Review Tools?
GitHub MCP Review Tools works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is GitHub MCP Review Tools free to use?
Yes, GitHub MCP Review Tools is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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