Github Mcp Server

GitHub MCP Server Documentation

This file contains comprehensive documentation about the GitHub MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, including available tools and configuration options.

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Overview

The GitHub MCP server provides AI agents with programmatic access to GitHub's API through the Model Context Protocol. It supports two modes of operation:

Local Mode (Docker-based)

• Runs as a Docker container on the GitHub Actions runner
• Uses GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable for authentication
• Configurable toolsets via GITHUB_TOOLSETS environment variable
• Supports read-only mode via GITHUB_READ_ONLY environment variable

Remote Mode (Hosted)