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Model Context Protocol server for GitHub API integration

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Overview

GitHub MCP Server Plus is a Model Context Protocol server designed for seamless integration with the GitHub API, enabling various file operations, repository management, and advanced search functionalities.

To use the server, set up a GitHub Personal Access Token with the necessary permissions and configure it with either Docker or NPX as per the provided setup instructions.

  • Automatic branch creation during file operations. - Comprehensive error handling with clear messages. - Preservation of Git history during operations. - Support for batch operations on multiple files. - Advanced search capabilities for repositories, code, issues, and users.
  1. Automating repository management tasks.
  2. Performing batch updates to files in a repository.
  3. Searching for specific code snippets or issues across multiple repositories.

Add to your AI client

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

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

**What is a Personal Access Token?**

A Personal Access Token is a secure way to authenticate with the GitHub API, allowing you to perform actions on your behalf.

**Can I use this server for private repositories?**

Yes, you can configure the server to access both public and private repositories based on the permissions granted to your Personal Access Token.

**Is there a limit to the number of files I can push at once?**

The server supports batch operations, but the maximum number of files may depend on GitHub's API rate limits.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1452,"uuid":"98c0d0b6-000a-41e1-805b-0299165a0e6d","name":"mcp-github-server-plus","title":"GitHub MCP Server Plus","description":"Model Context Protocol server for GitHub API integration","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/155454343?v=4","created_at":"2025-02-20T15:52:52.515Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:21:41.007Z","status":"created","author_name":"PhialsBasement","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/155454343?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/PhialsBasement/mcp-github-server-plus","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":"https://camo.githubusercontent.com/7a61a0e569e511569181a8ba7eb39cafeed7f9eb9f7cd3b1895bf912efdfdb42/68747470733a2f2f6d736565702e6e65742f70722f706869616c73626173656d656e742d6d63702d6769746875622d7365727665722d706c75732d62616467652e706e67","type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"3\",\"license\":\"\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-05-05 10:31:52\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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