GitHub MCP Server — Connect AI Agents to Your Repositories
Install the GitHub MCP server to give Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf secure, read-write access to your GitHub repositories, issues, and pull requests. One JSON paste and your AI agent can browse code, open PRs, and triage issues directly.
Install GitHub MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token_here"
}
}
}
}GitHub MCP Server — Official GitHub AI Integration
GitHub's official MCP server that lets AI assistants manage repos, issues, PRs, Actions, and code search through the Model Context Protocol.
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Why connect GitHub to your AI workflow
The GitHub MCP server is the most-installed AI coding integration of 2026, because it unblocks the single most common AI agent limitation: "your AI can write code, but it can't see the rest of the repository." Once installed, Claude Code, Cursor, or any other MCP-compatible client can list files, read blame, open issues, comment on PRs, and execute searches across your entire GitHub organization — no more pasting snippets into the chat window.
Under the hood, the server speaks the Model Context Protocol — an open standard from Anthropic that lets AI tools securely discover and call external APIs. The GitHub MCP server wraps the GitHub REST and GraphQL APIs into a typed tool surface the model can reason about. You control exactly which repos the AI can touch via your personal access token scopes, and every mutation (comment, PR, issue) is auditable from the GitHub UI.
For teams, the biggest win is context-aware code review. Point the AI at a PR URL and it pulls the diff, reads related files, checks test coverage, and writes a review comment — all without leaving your editor. Combine it with a database MCP server and your AI can go from "analyze this schema change" to "open a PR with the migration" in one conversation. Browse all 16+ GitHub-related MCP assets on TokRepo below.
The GitHub MCP server is the single install that turns an AI coding assistant into a real team member — one that can see the whole repo, not just the file you're editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GitHub MCP server?+
The GitHub MCP server is an open-source implementation of the Model Context Protocol that exposes GitHub's REST and GraphQL APIs as structured tools an AI agent can call. Once installed in Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf, the model can list repos, read files, open PRs, triage issues, run searches, and post review comments — scoped to whatever your personal access token allows.
How do I install the GitHub MCP server in Cursor?+
Create a GitHub personal access token at github.com/settings/tokens (fine-grained is recommended). Open ~/.cursor/mcp.json (create it if missing) and paste the JSON block shown above, replacing ghp_your_token_here with your actual token. Restart Cursor. You'll see a small MCP icon in the chat input once the server connects — that confirms the tools are loaded.
Does the GitHub MCP server work with Claude Code?+
Yes. Claude Code has first-class MCP support. Run `claude mcp add github --env GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github` and restart Claude Code. You can verify the server is connected with `claude mcp list`. All GitHub tools become available to the agent in every new session.
What GitHub permissions does the MCP server need?+
Minimum: `repo` (for private repos) or `public_repo` (for public-only), `read:org` for org-scoped queries. For PR and issue automation add `write:discussion`. Use a fine-grained token scoped to specific repositories for production use — never give the MCP server broader access than a human teammate would get.
Can I use the GitHub MCP server with self-hosted GitHub Enterprise?+
Yes. The official server accepts a `GITHUB_HOST` environment variable — set it to your GHE hostname (e.g. `github.yourcompany.com`) and it'll route all API calls there. Pair with a self-signed cert trust flag if your enterprise uses a private CA. For air-gapped setups, also check out the <a href="/en/ai-tools-for/self-hosted">self-hosted AI tools</a> directory.
Is the GitHub MCP server safe to use on private repositories?+
It's as safe as the PAT you give it. Best practices: use a fine-grained token scoped to only the repos the AI needs; start with read-only scopes and add write scopes only for specific workflows; rotate tokens on a schedule; never commit the token to git. The MCP server itself doesn't phone home — it runs locally and only calls the GitHub API directly from your machine.