Is Github Server free?

Yes, Github Server is free to use.

How do I install Github Server?

Github Server is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Github Server safe to use?

Github Server scored 5.2/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 3 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Github Server need?

Github Server requires the following credentials or environment variables: GITHUB_TOKEN. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Github Server?

Github Server uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Github Server MCP Server

by david xia

Developer ToolsModerate5.2Local

Free

GitHub MCP Server - List PRs, issues, repo info, and search code

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GitHub MCP Server - List PRs, issues, repo info, and search code

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). 4 known CVEs in dependencies (1 critical, 2 high severity) ⚠️ Package registry links to a different repository than scanned source. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

12 files analyzed · 5 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

GitHub Personal Access TokenRequired

Environment variable: GITHUB_TOKEN

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-davidweb3-ctrl-github": {
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your-github-token-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

GitHub MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub operations. This server enables AI assistants to interact with GitHub repositories through a standardized interface.

Features

🔍 List & View Pull Requests - Browse PRs with filtering options
📋 List & View Issues - Access issues with labels, assignees, and comments
📊 Repository Info - Get repository statistics and metadata
🔎 Code Search - Search code across GitHub repositories

Installation

npm install -g @bountyclaw/mcp-github-server

Configuration

Set your GitHub token as an environment variable:

export GITHUB_TOKEN=your_github_token_here

Or pass it when creating the client programmatically.

Usage with Claude Code

Add to your Claude Code MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@bountyclaw/mcp-github-server"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "your_github_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

1. `github_pr_list`

List pull requests for a repository.

Input:

owner (string, required): Repository owner
repo (string, required): Repository name
state (enum, optional): Filter by state (open, closed, all)
head (string, optional): Filter by head branch
base (string, optional): Filter by base branch
sort (enum, optional): Sort field
direction (enum, optional): Sort direction
per_page (number, optional): Results per page (max 100)
page (number, optional): Page number

2. `github_pr_view`

View details of a specific pull request.

Input:

owner (string, required): Repository owner
repo (string, required): Repository name
pull_number (number, required): PR number
include_diff (boolean, optional): Include diff content

3. `github_issue_list`

List issues for a repository.

Input:

owner (string, required): Repository owner
repo (string, required): Repository name
state (enum, optional): Filter by state
labels (string, optional): Comma-separated label names
assignee (string, optional): Filter by assignee
creator (string, optional): Filter by creator
sort (enum, optional): Sort field
direction (enum, optional): Sort direction
per_page (number, optional): Results per page
page (number, optional): Page number

4. `github_issue_view`

View details of a specific issue.

Input:

owner (string, required): Repository owner
repo (string, required): Repository name
issue_number (number, required): Issue number
include_comments (boolean, optional): Include comments

5. `github_repo_info`

Get repository information and statistics.

Input:

owner (string, required): Repository owner
repo (string, required): Repository name

6. `github_search_code`

Search code across GitHub.

Input:

query (string, required): Search query (GitHub code search syntax)
sort (enum, optional): Sort field (indexed, best-match)
order (enum, optional): Sort order
per_page (number, optional): Results per page
page (number, optional): Page number

Example Queries

"List open PRs in facebook/react"
"Show me issue #123 in microsoft/vscode"
"Get info about the kubernetes/kubernetes repo"
"Search for 'useEffect' in TypeScript files"

Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build
npm run build

# Run tests
npm test

# Run tests with coverage
npm run test:coverage

# Lint
npm run lint

# Format
npm run format