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GitHub MCP Server

GitHub's official server for repos, issues, PRs, and Actions.
Last updated July 18, 2026
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Overview

GitHub's official MCP server connects AI agents to GitHub's platform — browsing repos and code, managing issues and pull requests, and monitoring Actions workflow runs. A hosted remote server is the recommended install; a local Docker-based option is also available.

Use cases

Triage incoming issues and suggest labels automatically.
Draft a pull request description from a diff.
Monitor GitHub Actions workflow runs and analyze build failures.

Install

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_PAT"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

No — the recommended remote server is hosted by GitHub at api.githubcopilot.com/mcp. A local Docker-based version is also available if your client doesn't support remote MCP servers.