GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration

What is GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration?

GitHub MCP Server is a dedicated implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to streamline interactions with GitHub's API. It enables developers to manage repositories, automate workflows, and integrate AI-driven collaboration tools through a unified interface. Built with TypeScript for robust type safety and error handling, it simplifies tasks like repository creation, file deployment, and user authentication while maintaining seamless compatibility with GitHub workflows.

How to Use GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration?

1. Install Dependencies: Ensure Node.js (v18+), npm (v8+), and PowerShell (Windows) are installed.
2. Clone the Repository: Use git clone https://github.com/oghenetejiriorukpegmail/github-mcp.git.
3. Run Setup: Execute the install.ps1 script (Windows) or manually configure dependencies via npm.
4. Configure MCP: Add server settings to your MCP configuration file with your GitHub Personal Access Token.
5. Execute Tasks: Use provided tools like get_user, create_repo, or push_to_repo through the MCP interface.

Key Features of GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration?

• Repository Automation: Automatically create and manage repositories with customizable parameters.
• File Deployment: Push files to repositories using structured JSON input for path, content, and commit messages.
• User Authentication: Securely leverage GitHub tokens for API access with built-in error handling.
• TypeScript Safety: Strong typing reduces runtime errors and ensures code consistency.
• Seamless Integration: Pre-built scripts simplify setup, while manual overrides allow custom configurations.

Use Cases of GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration?

Common applications include:

• Automating CI/CD pipelines for model versioning and documentation deployment.
• Collaborative AI projects where code and model files need synchronized updates.
• Team environments requiring centralized repository management with access control.
• Testing environments where temporary repositories are created and destroyed programmatically.

FAQ from GitHub MCP Server: Streamlined Model Management & AI Collaboration?

Does this work on Linux/macOS?

Yes, manual installation steps adapt to non-Windows systems by adjusting directory paths and scripts.

How do I troubleshoot errors?

Check logs for API response codes and ensure your GitHub token has repo scope permissions.

Can I customize the MCP server?

Modify the src/index.ts file and rebuild using npm run build. Contributions are welcome via pull requests.

What’s the difference between automatic and manual setup?

Automatic scripts handle directory creation and dependency management, while manual setup offers full control over paths and configurations.

GitHub MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for GitHub integration. This server provides tools for interacting with GitHub's API through the MCP protocol.

Features

• Create GitHub repositories
• Push content to repositories
• Get user information
• Proper error handling and TypeScript type safety
• Automatic installation script

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• npm (v8 or higher)
• PowerShell (for Windows installation)
• GitHub Personal Access Token with repo scope

Installation

Windows

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/oghenetejiriorukpegmail/github-mcp.git

2. Run the installation script:

.\install.ps1

The script will:

• Create the necessary directories
• Install dependencies
• Build the TypeScript code
• Configure the MCP settings

Manual Installation

1. Create the MCP directory:

mkdir -p "$env:APPDATA\Roo-Code\MCP\github-mcp"

2. Clone this repository into that directory:

git clone https://github.com/oghenetejiriorukpegmail/github-mcp.git "$env:APPDATA\Roo-Code\MCP\github-mcp"

3. Install dependencies:

cd "$env:APPDATA\Roo-Code\MCP\github-mcp"
npm install

4. Build the TypeScript code:

npm run build

5. Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file at: %APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\rooveterinaryinc.roo-cline\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "%APPDATA%\Roo-Code\MCP\github-mcp\build\index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your-github-token-here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": []
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

get_user

Get GitHub user information.

{
  "username": "octocat"
}

create_repo

Create a new GitHub repository.

{
  "repo_name": "my-new-repo",
  "description": "A new repository",
  "private": false
}

push_to_repo

Push content to a GitHub repository.

{
  "repo_name": "my-repo",
  "file_path": "docs/README.md",
  "content": "# My Project\nThis is a test file.",
  "message": "Add README file"
}

Development

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Make changes to src/index.ts
4. Build: npm run build
5. Test your changes

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

MIT