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MCP GitHub Project Manager

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a mcp server to manage github project's functionality

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Overview

GitHub Project Manager MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive tools for managing GitHub projects, milestones, tasks, and sprints, integrating deeply with GitHub Projects V2.

To use GitHub Project Manager MCP, clone the repository from GitHub, install the dependencies, configure your GitHub access token, and run the server. You can interact with the project management tools via API calls.

  • Project Management: Create and manage project boards, configure automated kanban workflows, and track project status. - Issue Management: Create, manage, and prioritize issues with user assignments and labels. - Milestone Management: Track and manage milestones with due dates and overdue alerts. - Sprint Management: Plan and execute sprints, with metrics tracking and issue assignments.
  1. Managing software development projects more effectively.
  2. Automating task assignments and tracking progress in team-based projects.
  3. Planning and executing sprints in agile development environments.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP GitHub Project Manager 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-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-github-project-manager-kunwarvivek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes! You can configure automated kanban workflows and custom fields to fit your project needs.

Is it necessary to have a GitHub account?

Yes, you will need a GitHub account to generate a personal access token and manage your repositories.

How do I run tests for the project?

You can run tests using the command `npm test` with options for coverage and specific test suites.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":412,"uuid":"51539533-c912-4233-a38a-5548c99f575f","name":"mcp-github-project-manager","title":"MCP GitHub Project Manager","description":"a mcp server to manage github project's functionality","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/5243525?v=4","created_at":"2024-12-15T06:47:00.557Z","updated_at":"2024-12-16T06:52:43.520Z","status":"created","author_name":"kunwarVivek","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/5243525?v=4","tags":"productivity,roadmap,product,typescript,ai,mcp,project,project-management,automate,product-management,product-roadmap,github-projects,mcp-server","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/kunwarVivek/mcp-github-project-manager","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":"https://camo.githubusercontent.com/e08d7def886b37a99554e61c58447db855692c69edd544166c65f48cbe86774c/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6e706d2f762f6d63702d6769746875622d70726f6a6563742d6d616e616765722e737667","type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"31\",\"license\":\"MIT license\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-05-31 15:42:20\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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