GitHub Mapper MCP Server

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MCP GitHub Mapper is a MCP tool that will map any repository remotely and import the map directly into your code editor.

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Overview

GitHub Mapper MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool designed to map and analyze GitHub repositories, allowing users to import repository maps directly into their code editors.

To use the GitHub Mapper, set your GitHub Personal Access Token, start the server, and use the provided commands to map and analyze repositories.

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

Analyzing the structure of open-source projects on GitHub.
Importing repository maps into local development environments.
Generating summary statistics for project management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect GitHub Mapper MCP Server 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": {
    "mcp-github-mapper-dazeb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-mapper-dazeb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-github-mapper-dazeb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-mapper-dazeb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-mapper-dazeb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-mapper-dazeb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-mapper-dazeb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-mapper-dazeb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-mapper-dazeb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-mapper-dazeb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I set my GitHub token?

You can set your GitHub token using the `set-github-token` command in your IDE.

What happens if I don't set my GitHub token?

You will receive an error message prompting you to set the token before proceeding.

Can I use GitHub Mapper with any repository?

Yes, as long as you have the appropriate permissions set in your GitHub Personal Access Token.

Developer tools

GitHub Mapper MCP Server — MCP Registry