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GitHub MCP Server

GitHub MCP Server is an MCP server that helps AI assistants connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search.

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Key facts

Category
Developer Tools
GitHub stars
31,720
Forks
4,645
License
MIT
Last commit
Jul 23, 2026
Best for
Search and read repository code
Supported clients
Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf
Last updated
Jul 26, 2026

GitHub metrics

Stars
31,720
Forks
4,645
Open issues
337
Watchers
363
Last commit
Jul 24, 2026

Scores

GEO score

70/100

Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.

Popularity86/100
Freshness100/100
Growth (7d)0/100

Needs ~7 days of metric history

Maintenance100/100

Scores last calculated Jul 26, 2026.

Benchmark summary

Benchmark

22

Install

unknown

Startup

unknown

Last tested

Unknown

Capabilities discovered: 0 tools, 0 resources, and 0 prompts.

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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-server

Supported 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

Overall risk level:High(score 75/100)
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

FieldValueSourceConfidence
Forks4645GitHub REST APIhigh
Last commitJul 23, 2026GitHub REST APIhigh
LicenseMITGitHub REST APIhigh
Stars31720GitHub REST APIhigh
Topicsgithub, mcp, mcp-serverGitHub REST APIhigh
Watchers363GitHub REST APIhigh
Has Authentication DocsYesRepository READMEmedium
Has Security DocsYesRepository READMEmedium
Risk levelHighAutomated risk inferencemedium
Accesses FilesystemYesAutomated risk inferencelow
Requires Api TokenYesAutomated risk inferencelow
Uses Network AccessYesAutomated risk inferencelow
Writes External SystemYesAutomated risk inferencelow

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: 31694 → 31720
  • Forks: 4639 → 4645
  • Last commit: Jul 23, 2026 → Jul 23, 2026
  • Stars: 31668 → 31694
  • Last commit: Jul 23, 2026 → Jul 23, 2026

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GitHub MCP Server alternatives

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  • Atlassian MCP★ 5.6K · MIT · Jul 25, 2026

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  • MCP Registry Server★ 7.1K · license n/a · Jul 25, 2026

    Another Developer Tools MCP server with similar use cases.

  • strata★ 5.8K · Apache-2.0 · Jun 1, 2026

    Another Developer Tools MCP server with similar use cases.

  • Figma MCP Server★ 1.8K · license n/a · Jul 21, 2026

    Another Developer Tools MCP server with similar use cases.

  • ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp★ 1.1K · MIT · Jun 26, 2026

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GitHub MCP Server vs related MCP servers

ServerStarsForksLicenseLast commit
GitHub MCP Server31.7K4.6KMITJul 24, 2026
Context759.8K2.9KMITJul 25, 2026
Atlassian MCP5.6K1.3KMITJul 25, 2026
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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, MCP Registry Server, and strata.

How popular is GitHub MCP Server on GitHub?

GitHub MCP Server has about 31.7K GitHub stars and 4.6K forks.

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