How do I install GitHub Project MCP Server?

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

What category is GitHub Project MCP Server?

GitHub Project is categorized under Version Control, Business Applications. Browse more servers in these categories on MCPgee.

GitHub Project

Name: GitHub Project MCP Server
Author: jaqarx

v1.0.0•Version Control•stable

Enables management of GitHub projects and issues using GitHub's GraphQL API. Supports creating/updating issues with images, managing labels and assignees, organizing ProjectsV2 boards, and updating project item statuses.

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What is GitHub Project?

GitHub Project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables management of github projects and issues using github's graphql api. supports creating/updating issues with images, managing labels and assignees, organizing projectsv2 boards, and updating pr...

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

Features

Enables management of GitHub projects and issues using GitHu

Use Cases

Create and update issues with images, manage labels and assignees.

Organize ProjectsV2 boards and update project item statuses.

jaqarx

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedN/A

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx github-project-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 Project

What is GitHub Project?

GitHub Project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables management of github projects and issues using github's graphql api. supports creating/updating issues with images, managing labels and assignees, organizing projectsv2 boards, and updating project item statuses. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install GitHub Project?

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

Which AI clients work with GitHub Project?

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

Is GitHub Project free to use?

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

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Set Up GitHub Project in Your Editor

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

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Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

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Claude Code

CLI & terminal

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Cursor

AI-first code editor

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VS Code

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Quick Config Preview

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

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

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