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GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import

GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remotely map any repo, import code structures directly into your editor—no manual setup. Effortless dev workflows, faster insights. Code smarter." )

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About GitHub Mapper MCP Server

What is GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import?

GitHub Mapper MCP Server is like your personal GitHub explorer robot! It’s a tool built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that lets you analyze GitHub repositories without leaving your code editor. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for repo detectives—set your GitHub token, point it at a repo, and boom—you get instant insights into structure, stats, and even file layouts. Perfect for developers who want to peek under the hood of projects remotely.

How to Use GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import?

  1. Set up your access:
    Use set-github-token with your PAT (get it here). The tool acts as your "secret handshake" with GitHub.
  2. Map a repository:
    Say you want to audit https://github.com/example/project—just run map-github-repo and watch it spit out stars, forks, and folder structures faster than you can say "open source".

I personally love how it runs on stdio, meaning it just works with MCP clients like Claude Desktop without extra setup drama.

GitHub Mapper MCP Server Features

Key Features of GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import?

  • Token magic: Securely store GitHub credentials for smooth repo access
  • Repo X-ray vision: Reveals folder hierarchies down to the file level (like finding that hidden config file)
  • Stat snapshots: Instant stars/forks count plus primary language breakdown
  • Zero-config startup: Just npm start and it’s ready to serve MCP requests

Use Cases of GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import?

Imagine these scenarios...

  • Code auditor: "Is this library worth integrating? Let me check its folder structure first!"
  • Open-source sleuth: "Quick—how many JavaScript files does this project have?"
  • Team onboarding: "New dev? Here’s a visual map of our monorepo’s 50+ packages"

GitHub Mapper MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from GitHub Mapper MCP Server: Remote Mapping & Code Import?

  • "I got an error about missing token!"
    You forgot the "secret handshake"! Run set-github-token first to authorize access.
  • "Why does it show null for some files?"
    Those are placeholders for files without subdirectories—like leaves on a tree, not branches.
  • "Can I use this for private repos?"
    Absolutely! Just ensure your PAT has repo scope and you’re a contributor to the project.

Still stuck? Check out the Smithery docs for advanced setups.

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GitHub Mapper MCP Server

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GitHub Mapper is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for mapping and analyzing GitHub repositories. It allows users to set a GitHub Personal Access Token and retrieve detailed information about a specified repository, including its structure and summary statistics.

Features

  • Set GitHub Personal Access Token for authentication
  • Map and analyze GitHub repository structure
  • Retrieve repository summary information (stars, forks, language, etc.)
  • Provide a detailed repository file structure

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v18.0.0 or later recommended)
  • npm (comes with Node.js)
  • A GitHub Personal Access Token with appropriate permissions

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install GitHub Mapper for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install github-mapper-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/github-mapper-mcp-server.git

cd github-mapper-mcp-server

  1. Install dependencies:

    npm install

  2. Build the project:

    npm run build

Usage

  1. Start the server:

    npm start

  2. The server will run on stdio, allowing it to communicate with MCP clients.

Available Tools

1. set-github-token

Sets the GitHub Personal Access Token for authentication.

  • Create your Personal Access Token here. Choose Tokens (classic). Scopes: repo image

Example, in your IDE or Claude Desktop:

Please set-github-token to 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

2. map-github-repo

Maps a GitHub repository structure and provides summary information.

Example:

Please map-github-repo https://github.com/dazeb/MCP-Github-Mapper

Manual install in Cline or Roo-Cline MCP Client:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mapper": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/home/user/Documents/Cline/MCP/github-mapper/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Example Output

Repository Analysis Summary:

Name: Hello-World
Description: My first repository on GitHub!
Stars: 1234
Forks: 567
Primary Language: JavaScript
Created: 2023-01-01
Last Updated: 2023-06-15

Repository Structure:

{
  "src": {
    "components": {
      "Header.js": null,
      "Footer.js": null
    },
    "pages": {
      "index.js": null,
      "about.js": null
    },
    "styles": {
      "global.css": null
    }
  },
  "public": {
    "images": {
      "logo.png": null
    },
    "favicon.ico": null
  },
  "package.json": null,
  "README.md": null
}

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Error Handling

  • If the GitHub token is not set, you'll receive an error message prompting you to use the set-github-token tool first.
  • Invalid GitHub URLs or repository paths will result in appropriate error messages.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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