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MCP GitHub Server

GitHub's first-party MCP server. Surfaces issues, pull requests, code search, file contents, repo metadata, Actions runs, and discussions through the protocol. Now maintained by GitHub itself rather than the original Anthropic reference port — broader API coverage and OAuth-ready transport.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified Jun 12, 2026·12,000 GitHub stars

Overview

GitHub's first-party MCP server. Surfaces issues, pull requests, code search, file contents, repo metadata, Actions runs, and discussions through the protocol. Now maintained by GitHub itself rather than the original Anthropic reference port — broader API coverage and OAuth-ready transport.

Stack & relationships

How MCP GitHub Server relates to other entries in the catalog — recommended pairings, alternatives, dependencies, and edges to avoid. Each edge carries a one-line operator note from our editorial team.

MCP GitHub Server ↔ ecosystem

Recommended stack

  • Commonly deployed with
    Claude Code

    Issues, PRs, code search via the protocol. Pairs naturally with Claude Code for repo-aware agent loops.

Pros

  • Maintained by GitHub directly
  • Covers issues, PRs, code search, Actions in one server
  • OAuth + PAT auth supported

Cons

  • Rate-limit handling depends on the underlying token tier
  • Some repo-admin operations remain gated behind elevated scopes

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a
LicenseOpen source · free (OSS, MIT)

Runtime health

Operator-grade signals on how actively MCP GitHub Server is being maintained, how fresh its measurements are, and what failure classes operators have flagged. Every label below is anchored to a real date or count — we never infer maintainer activity we can't show.

Release cadence

Derived from the most recent editorial signal on this row.

Active
Updated Jun 12, 2026

8 days since last refresh · source: lastUpdated

Benchmark freshness

How recent the editorial measurements on this runtime are.

0editorial benchmarks

No editorial benchmarks for this runtime yet.

Community reproduction

Submissions that match an editorial measurement on similar hardware.

0reproduced reports

No community reproductions on file yet.

Get MCP GitHub Server

Official site
https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server
GitHub
https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server

Frequently asked

Is MCP GitHub Server free?

Yes — MCP GitHub Server is free to use and open-source.

What operating systems does MCP GitHub Server support?

MCP GitHub Server supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Does MCP GitHub Server need a GPU?

No — MCP GitHub Server runs on CPU; it does not require or use a GPU.
See something off?Report outdated·Suggest a correctionWe read every submission. Editorial review takes 1-7 days.

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