GitHub MCP Server
GitHub MCP Server is an MCP server that helps AI assistants connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search.
Key facts
- Category
- Developer Tools
- GitHub stars
- 30,568
- Forks
- 4,362
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Jun 10, 2026
- Best for
- Search and read repository code
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 30,568
- Forks
- 4,362
- Open issues
- 312
- Watchers
- 341
- Last commit
- Jun 11, 2026
Scores
GEO score
70/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Needs ~7 days of metric history
Scores last calculated Jun 11, 2026.
What is GitHub MCP Server?
GitHub MCP Server is an MCP server that helps AI assistants connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search. It belongs to the Developer Tools category and is typically used to search and read repository code, create and review pull requests, manage issues and labels, and automate GitHub workflows. GitHub MCP Server works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf. It is distributed under the MIT license.
How to install GitHub MCP Server
Install and run GitHub MCP Server with the following command, then add it to your MCP client configuration:
docker run -i --rm -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-serverSupported clients: Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf.
GitHub MCP Server use cases
- Search and read repository code
- Create and review pull requests
- Manage issues and labels
- Automate GitHub workflows
Safety notes
- Requires API token
- Yes
- Writes to external systems
- Yes
- Accesses local filesystem
- Yes
- Connects to a database
- Unknown
- Security docs
- Yes
Inferred by rule from each server's metadata, README, and category. "Unknown" means the signal could not be determined — always verify against the official docs before granting access.
Data sources
| Field | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 4362 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Jun 10, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| License | MIT | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 30568 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Topics | github, mcp, mcp-server | GitHub REST API | high |
| Watchers | 341 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Has Authentication Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Has Security Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Risk level | High | Automated risk inference | medium |
| Accesses Filesystem | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Requires Api Token | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Uses Network Access | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Writes External System | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
Confidence reflects the source: high = GitHub REST API, medium = README-derived or synthesized, low = inferred from keywords. Fields that cannot be determined are shown as "Unknown" — never fabricated.
Recent changes
- Stars: 18000 → 30568
- Forks: 1500 → 4362
- Last commit: May 28, 2026 → Jun 10, 2026
- Stars: 18000 → 30558
- Forks: 1500 → 4358
GitHub MCP Server alternatives
- Context7★ 57.2K · MIT · Jun 10, 2026
Frequently compared with GitHub MCP Server.
- Atlassian MCP★ 5.4K · MIT · Apr 10, 2026
Frequently compared with GitHub MCP Server.
- Filesystem MCP★ 87K · MIT · Jun 7, 2026
A popular MCP server worth comparing.
GitHub MCP Server vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub MCP Server | 30.6K | 4.4K | MIT | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Context7 | 57.2K | 2.7K | MIT | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Atlassian MCP | 5.4K | 1.2K | MIT | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Filesystem MCP | 87K | 11K | MIT | Jun 7, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is GitHub MCP Server?
GitHub MCP Server is an MCP server that helps AI assistants connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search. It is categorized under Developer Tools.
How do I install GitHub MCP Server?
Install and run GitHub MCP Server with: docker run -i --rm -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server. Then add it to your MCP client configuration.
Which clients support GitHub MCP Server?
GitHub MCP Server works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, and Windsurf and any MCP-compatible client.
Is GitHub MCP Server free to use?
Pricing: Free · Open source.
What are good alternatives to GitHub MCP Server?
Popular alternatives include Context7, Atlassian MCP, and Filesystem MCP.
How popular is GitHub MCP Server on GitHub?
GitHub MCP Server has about 30.6K GitHub stars and 4.4K forks.
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