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MCP Server Setup Guide

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MCP server for GitHub API integration

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Overview

MCPServer is a setup guide for integrating with the GitHub API, allowing users to configure and run a server that interacts with GitHub repositories.

To use MCPServer, follow the configuration instructions provided in the guide, including setting up the necessary environment variables and commands for your system.

  • Detailed configuration settings for different environments (e.g., macOS with Volta) - Troubleshooting tips for common issues - Example commands for successful server setup
  1. Integrating GitHub API for automated tasks.
  2. Setting up a local development environment for GitHub projects.
  3. Troubleshooting server connection issues with GitHub.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server Setup Guide 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": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpserver-amurata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpserver-amurata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to run MCPServer?

You need a GitHub personal access token and a compatible environment setup.

Can I use MCPServer on Windows?

The guide primarily focuses on macOS, but similar configurations can be adapted for Windows.

Is there support for other programming languages?

The current setup is tailored for Node.js, but you can modify it for other languages as needed.

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