Github

@leizhiyuan

About Github

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "mcp/github"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

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We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is Github?

This server is a Spring Boot MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes tools for sending and querying messages via Server-Sent Events (SSE). It is intended for developers who want to test or integrate MCP tools in a Java environment.

How to use Github?

Run the server with mvn spring-boot:run. For testing, use npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector, then open http://localhost:5173/ and connect to http://localhost:8080/sse to list and interact with the available tools.

Key features of Github

Spring Boot based MCP server
SSE transport on port 8080
Tool for sending messages
Tool for querying messages
Testable with the MCP Inspector

Use cases of Github

Testing MCP tool implementations locally
Debugging message flow in a Spring Boot MCP server
Demonstrating basic MCP client‑server communication

FAQ from Github

How do I run the server?

Run mvn spring-boot:run from the project root.

How can I test the tools?

Use npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector, open http://localhost:5173/, connect to http://localhost:8080/sse, and then list the tools.

What transport does the server use?

It uses Server-Sent Events (SSE) at the path /sse.

What tools are available?

The server provides tools for sending messages and querying messages.

Does the server require any external dependencies?

The README only mentions Maven and the MCP Inspector as execution dependencies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I run the server?

Run `mvn spring-boot:run` from the project root.

How can I test the tools?

Use `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector`, open `http://localhost:5173/`, connect to `http://localhost:8080/sse`, and then list the tools.

What transport does the server use?

It uses Server-Sent Events (SSE) at the path `/sse`.

What tools are available?

The server provides tools for sending messages and querying messages.

Does the server require any external dependencies?

The README only mentions Maven and the MCP Inspector as execution dependencies.

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