Tiger GitHub
Tiger GitHub MCP server
What is Tiger GitHub?
Tiger GitHub is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to tiger github mcp server
Tiger GitHub MCP server
This server falls under the Version Control category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Tiger GitHub MCP server
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx tiger-ghConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Tiger GitHub
Tiger GitHub MCP Server is a TypeScript-based MCP server built by Timescale that exposes focused GitHub API tools to LLMs, enabling AI assistants to interact with GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and organization data through conversational interfaces. It authenticates via a personal GitHub token and can be scoped to a specific organization, making it useful for engineering teams who want to query GitHub state, automate repository workflows, or build AI-driven development tooling on top of GitHub's API.
Prerequisites
- Node.js and npm installed
- A GitHub personal access token with scopes: repo, read:org, read:user, and user:email
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Git for cloning the repository (not published to npm)
Clone the repository
Clone the Tiger GitHub MCP Server from Timescale's GitHub organization.
git clone [email protected]:timescale/tiger-gh-mcp-server.git
cd tiger-gh-mcp-serverInstall dependencies
Install all Node.js packages required by the server.
npm iConfigure environment variables
Copy the sample environment file and populate it with your GitHub token. Optionally set GITHUB_ORG to scope operations to a specific organization.
cp .env.sample .env
# Edit .env and set:
# GITHUB_TOKEN=your-github-personal-access-token
# GITHUB_ORG=your-org-name (optional)Build the server
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript. For development with automatic recompilation on changes, use the watch mode instead.
# Production build:
npm run build
# Development (watch mode):
npm run watchConfigure Claude Desktop
Add the compiled server to your Claude Desktop config file using the absolute path to dist/index.js and your environment variables.
# See configuration example belowTiger GitHub Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the Tiger GitHub MCP server with GitHub token and optional organization scope.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tiger-gh": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/tiger-gh-mcp-server/dist/index.js", "stdio"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_personal_access_token",
"GITHUB_ORG": "timescale"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for interacting with GitHub repositories and organization data through Tiger GitHub.
- "List all open pull requests in the timescale/timescaledb repository."
- "Show me the most recent issues labeled 'bug' in our organization's main repo."
- "Summarize the changes in PR #1234 and tell me if there are any review comments outstanding."
- "What repositories in the timescale org were most active last week?"Troubleshooting Tiger GitHub
403 Forbidden or 'Resource not accessible by integration' errors
Your GitHub token may be missing required scopes. Generate a new token at github.com/settings/tokens with at minimum repo, read:org, read:user, and user:email scopes. For organization resources, ensure your token is authorized for SSO if the org uses it.
Server exits immediately with 'dist/index.js not found'
Run 'npm run build' to compile the TypeScript source. The dist directory is not committed to the repo and must be generated locally before the server can run.
Tools work for personal repos but not organization repos
Set the GITHUB_ORG environment variable to your organization's name. Confirm your token has been granted access to that specific organization—go to your token settings and authorize it for the org if SSO enforcement is enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiger GitHub
What is Tiger GitHub?
Tiger GitHub is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that tiger github mcp server It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Tiger GitHub?
Follow the installation instructions on the Tiger GitHub GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Tiger GitHub?
Tiger GitHub works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Tiger GitHub free to use?
Yes, Tiger GitHub is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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