GitHub MCP Server Tutorial

Tutorial repository for GitHub MCP Server

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Overview

The GitHub MCP Server Tutorial is a repository designed to help users learn how to manage, create, and publish using the GitHub API.

To use this tutorial, clone the repository from GitHub and follow the examples provided to learn various operations with the GitHub MCP Server.

Learn to perform operations using the GitHub API - Create and manage repositories - Manage files including creation, updates, and deletions - Handle issues and pull requests - Search and view code

Learning how to create and manage GitHub repositories.
Understanding file management through the GitHub API.
Collaborating on projects using issues and pull requests.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect GitHub MCP Server Tutorial 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-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-tutorial-stillnotitle"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use this tutorial for any GitHub repository?

Yes! This tutorial is applicable to any GitHub repository that you want to manage using the MCP Server.

Is there any cost associated with using the GitHub MCP Server?

No, using the GitHub API and this tutorial is free of charge.

What programming language is used in the examples?

The examples are primarily in JavaScript, but the concepts can be applied in any programming language that supports HTTP requests.

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