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GitHub MCP Server

@AlexKissiJr

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About GitHub MCP Server

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Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unreal-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "mcp/github",
        "-f",
        "src/github/Dockerfile",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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`owner` (string): Repository owner (username or organization)

File content and commit details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Updated branch reference

`query` (string): Search query

Repository search results

`name` (string): Repository name

Created repository details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

File/directory contents

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Created issue details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Created pull request details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Forked repository details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Created branch reference

`owner` (string): Repository owner

List of commits

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Github Issue object & details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Pull request details including diff and review status

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Array of pull request details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Created review details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Merge result details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Array of changed files with patch and status details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Combined status check results and individual check details

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Success message when branch is updated

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Array of pull request review comments with details like the comment text, author, and location in the diff

`owner` (string): Repository owner

Array of pull request reviews with details like the review state (APPROVED, CHANGES_REQUESTED, etc.), reviewer, and review body

Overview

What is GitHub MCP Server?

MCP Server for the GitHub API, enabling file operations, repository management, search functionality, and more.

How to use GitHub MCP Server?

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Key features of GitHub MCP Server

  • Automatic branch creation when creating/updating files
  • Comprehensive error handling with clear messages
  • Git history preservation without force pushing
  • Batch operations for single and multi-file commits
  • Advanced search for code, issues/PRs, and users

Use cases of GitHub MCP Server

  • Automate file creation and updates across repositories
  • Manage issues, pull requests, and reviews programmatically
  • Search for code, issues, or users with advanced queries
  • Fork repositories and create branches via API
  • Batch push multiple files in a single commit

FAQ from GitHub MCP Server

How do I search for code across repositories?

Use the search_code tool with a query using GitHub code search syntax (e.g., language:javascript to filter by language).

Can I create a repository with this server?

Yes, use the create_repository tool with a required name and optional description, private, and autoInit parameters.

What is the maximum number of results per page for search?

The maximum is 100 for search tools like search_repositories, search_code, search_issues, and search_users, as well as for list_pull_requests.

How do I update an existing file without overwriting?

Use create_or_update_file and provide the sha of the file being replaced; the server will update the file instead of creating a new one.

How can I filter issues by labels and state?

Use the list_issues tool with state (open/closed/all) and labels (array of label names) parameters to filter the results.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search for code across repositories?

Use the `search_code` tool with a query using GitHub code search syntax (e.g., `language:javascript` to filter by language).

Can I create a repository with this server?

Yes, use the `create_repository` tool with a required `name` and optional `description`, `private`, and `autoInit` parameters.

What is the maximum number of results per page for search?

The maximum is 100 for search tools like `search_repositories`, `search_code`, `search_issues`, and `search_users`, as well as for `list_pull_requests`.

How do I update an existing file without overwriting?

Use `create_or_update_file` and provide the `sha` of the file being replaced; the server will update the file instead of creating a new one.

How can I filter issues by labels and state?

Use the `list_issues` tool with `state` (open/closed/all) and `labels` (array of label names) parameters to filter the results.

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Version Control

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Author

AlexKissiJr

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