GitHub MCP Server Configuration

Documentation and configuration details for GitHub MCP server setup

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Overview

GitHub MCP Server Configuration is a repository that provides documentation and configuration details for setting up the GitHub MCP server.

To use this project, follow the documented steps to create and configure the MCP server, including installing necessary packages and setting up access tokens.

Detailed documentation for setting up the GitHub MCP server. - Step-by-step instructions for installation and configuration. - Testing procedures to ensure server functionality.

Setting up a GitHub MCP server for project management.
Configuring server access for team collaboration.
Documenting server setup for future reference.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect GitHub MCP Server Configuration in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

FAQ

What is the purpose of this repository?

This repository serves to document the setup and configuration of the GitHub MCP server.

Is there a specific npm version required?

The latest npm version is recommended for optimal performance.

Can I contribute to this project?

Yes! Contributions are welcome to improve the documentation and setup process.

Developer tools

{
  "servers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github-mcp-server-config-yosay-org"
      ]
    }
  }
}

GitHub MCP Server Configuration — MCP Registry