MCP servers and skills
GitHub MCP Server on GitHub: what it does and how to use it with AI agents
GitHub's official MCP server for issues, pull requests and repos.
Stars, license and last push from the GitHub API, checked 2026-10-26
| Repo | github/github-mcp-server |
|---|---|
| Stars | 33,900+ |
| License | MIT |
| Last push | 2026-10-23 |
| Language | Go |
What GitHub MCP Server does
Lets an agent read and act on GitHub: search code, open and review pull requests, manage issues and check Actions runs. GitHub runs a hosted version, and you can also run it locally with Docker.
Who it is for
Developers who want their agent to handle GitHub work without copying links back and forth.
How to use GitHub MCP Server with Claude Code, Codex or Cursor
Use the hosted server at https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/ or run the Docker image from the README.Create a fine-grained personal access token with only the repos and scopes you need.Add it in Claude Code, Cursor or Codex as an MCP server.Try: "List open PRs on this repo and summarize the review comments."
Tip: Use read-only toolsets until you trust the setup. The README shows how to limit toolsets.
The loadout for this repo
See the full tool stack, prompts and costs in Best AI setup for coding.
Related repos
- MCP Servers: The official reference servers for the Model Context Protocol.
- OpenAI Codex CLI: OpenAI's open-source coding agent that runs in your terminal.
GitHub MCP Server FAQ
Is the GitHub MCP server free?
The server is open source under MIT. Normal GitHub account limits apply.
Can I limit what it can do?
Yes. Use a scoped token and enable only the toolsets you need, as described in the README.
Does it work with Cursor?
Yes. Any MCP client, including Cursor, Claude Code and Codex, can connect to it.
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