GitHub MCP Server
Connect Claude to GitHub for repository management, issue creation, PR reviews, and code search.
December 8, 2025by GitHub
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
Option 1 - CLI Command: claude mcp add github Option 2 - Add to .mcp.json: Create a GitHub Personal Access Token with repo permissions first. The GitHub MCP server provides: - Repository browsing and search - Issue creation and management - Pull request operations - Code search across repos
Installation
claude mcp add githubMCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN"
}
}
}Usage Example
Claude can now manage GitHub: "Create an issue for the login bug" or "Show recent PRs on my repo"
