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GitHub MCP Server

Repos, issues, PRs and code search over MCP

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Official GitHub integration exposing issues, pull requests, branches, files and search. Safe for agentic code review and triage workflows.

Install

docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server

Runtime: docker

Works with

How to install GitHub MCP Server

Install GitHub MCP Server in your MCP client in under two minutes.

  1. Open your MCP client

    Open Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP-compatible host and locate the MCP configuration file.

  2. Install GitHub MCP Server

    Add the server to your MCP config and paste the install command below.

    docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server
  3. Restart and verify

    Fully restart your MCP client. You should see GitHub MCP Server and its tools available in the tools panel.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is GitHub MCP Server?

    GitHub MCP Server is an MCP server by GitHub. Official GitHub integration exposing issues, pull requests, branches, files and search. Safe for agentic code review and triage workflows.

  • Is GitHub MCP Server free?

    Yes — open-source and free to self-host.

  • What can I do with GitHub MCP Server?

    GitHub MCP Server is designed for GitHub. Repos, issues, PRs and code search over MCP

  • How do I install GitHub MCP Server?

    Run `docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server` in your MCP client configuration. See the install steps above for the full walkthrough.

  • Who maintains GitHub MCP Server?

    GitHub MCP Server is maintained by GitHub (official author). It is verified by Loadout.

  • Does GitHub MCP Server work with other Developer Tools tools?

    Yes — GitHub MCP Server is part of the Developer Tools category on Loadout and works alongside other Developer Tools MCP servers. Pair it with any MCP-compatible host like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.