For the GitHub MCP
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About For the GitHub MCP
A LangGraph incorporating the Selector MCP Server and other MCP Servers as an example of a modern solution
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Overview
What is GitHub MCP?
GitHub MCP is a Docker-based Model Context Protocol server included in the SelectorPlus LangGraph project. It is configured via the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable and is built from the ./github directory.
How to use GitHub MCP?
Build the Docker image with docker build -t github-mcp ./github. Set the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable in a .env file. The server is invoked automatically when running the main LangGraph application via python selectorplus.py.
Key features of GitHub MCP
- Built as a Docker container from the
./githubdirectory. - Uses the
GITHUB_TOKENenvironment variable for authentication. - Part of the SelectorPlus LangGraph project ecosystem.
Use cases of GitHub MCP
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FAQ from GitHub MCP
What environment variables are required for GitHub MCP?
The .env file must include GITHUB_TOKEN=. Additional API keys for other services may also be required.
How do I build the GitHub MCP Docker image?
Run docker build -t github-mcp ./github from the project root directory.
How is GitHub MCP run?
It is not run standalone; it is started as part of the LangGraph application by executing python selectorplus.py.
What are the prerequisites for running GitHub MCP?
Docker, Python 3.8 or later, and Git must be installed.
Is it safe to commit the .env file?
No. The .env file contains sensitive API keys and should never be committed to version control.
Frequently asked questions
What environment variables are required for GitHub MCP?
The `.env` file must include `GITHUB_TOKEN=`. Additional API keys for other services may also be required.
How do I build the GitHub MCP Docker image?
Run `docker build -t github-mcp ./github` from the project root directory.
How is GitHub MCP run?
It is not run standalone; it is started as part of the LangGraph application by executing `python selectorplus.py`.
What are the prerequisites for running GitHub MCP?
Docker, Python 3.8 or later, and Git must be installed.
Is it safe to commit the `.env` file?
No. The `.env` file contains sensitive API keys and should never be committed to version control.
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