GitHub

by @github · io.github.github/github-mcp-server

Connect AI assistants to GitHub - manage repos, issues, PRs, and workflows through natural language.

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Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http github-mcp-server https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

This server expects extra headers, usually an API key from its maker.

Or run it locally (Docker)

claude mcp add github-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server:2.0.3

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Questions

What is the GitHub MCP server?

Connect AI assistants to GitHub - manage repos, issues, PRs, and workflows through natural language. It is made by @github and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.github/github-mcp-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add GitHub to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http github-mcp-server https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

How do I add GitHub to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/.

How do I add GitHub to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "github-mcp-server": { "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/" } } }

Does GitHub work right now?

It is online and asks you to sign in before it lists its tools, which is normal for servers tied to an account.

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