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GitHub MCP Server

Name: mcp-github
Author: Livshitz

v0.11.0•Version Control•stable

Anthropic's github MCP server, but better. Support for more endpoints. Including releases and tags, pull request reviews, statuses, rate limit, gists, projects, packages, and even pull request diffs. Indented to be used with MissionSquad's MCP API fo

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What is GitHub MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to anthropic's github mcp server, but better. support for more endpoints. including releases and tags, pull request reviews, statuses, rate limit, gists, projects, packages, and even pull request diffs. ...

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

Features

create_or_update_file
search_repositories
create_repository

Use Cases

Releases, tags, PRs, reviews

Status and gist management

Livshitz

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License

Languagetypescript

Versionv0.11.0

UpdatedN/A

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

NPM

npx -y @missionsquad/mcp-github

Manual Installation

npx -y @missionsquad/mcp-github

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 MCP Server

What is GitHub MCP Server?

GitHub MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that anthropic's github mcp server, but better. support for more endpoints. including releases and tags, pull request reviews, statuses, rate limit, gists, projects, packages, and even pull request diffs. indented to be used with missionsquad's mcp api fo It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install GitHub MCP Server?

Install via npm with the command: npx -y @missionsquad/mcp-github. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).

Which AI clients work with GitHub MCP Server?

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

Is GitHub MCP Server free to use?

Yes, GitHub MCP Server 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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Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@missionsquad/mcp-github"]
    }
  }
}

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

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