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- Updated April 19, 2026
- davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server
io.github.davidweb3-ctrl/github is a MCP server that connects your agent to GitHub to list PRs and issues, read repo info, and search code.
About
This GitHub MCP server exposes hosted repository workflows—listing pull requests and issues, fetching repo information, and searching code—so your agent can reason about remote state instead of stale screenshots. developers shipping SaaS or OSS from a single GitHub org use it during Build when wiring automations and during Ship when checking open PRs before release. Registration is stdio through @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server with a GitHub Personal Access Token, which is the standard pattern for PAT-scoped MCP integrations. It complements local Git MCP servers: local Git answers what changed on disk; this server answers what the team (or future you) already opened on GitHub. Scope tokens minimally to repo and read scopes you actually need, especially if the agent runs on shared machines.
- Lists pull requests and issues from GitHub via MCP tools
- Repository information and code search for agent-driven navigation
- stdio npm package @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server (v1.0.0)
- Requires GITHUB_TOKEN personal access token for authenticated API calls
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| Package | @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server |
|---|---|
| Transport | STDIO |
| Auth | Required |
| Last updated | April 19, 2026 |
| Repository | davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server ↗ |
What it does
Pull GitHub pull requests, issues, repository metadata, and code search into agent workflows from one MCP server.
Who is it for?
Best when you live in GitHub for issues and PRs and want Cursor or Claude Code to summarize or search the repo without custom scripts.
Skip if: Pure local-only workflows with no GitHub remote, or teams needing enterprise audit features beyond a PAT-based MCP wrapper.
What you get
Once connected with a PAT, your agent can query live GitHub repository data so planning, review, and fix loops stay aligned with the remote source of truth.
- Live PR and issue lists inside agent conversations
- Repo metadata and code search results without leaving the IDE
- Faster integration and release prep against GitHub truth
By the numbers
- Server schema version 1.0.0
- npm identifier @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server
- Required env: GITHUB_TOKEN
README.md
GitHub MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for GitHub operations. This server enables AI assistants to interact with GitHub repositories through a standardized interface.
Features
- 🔍 List & View Pull Requests - Browse PRs with filtering options
- 📋 List & View Issues - Access issues with labels, assignees, and comments
- 📊 Repository Info - Get repository statistics and metadata
- 🔎 Code Search - Search code across GitHub repositories
Installation
npm install -g @bountyclaw/mcp-github-server
Configuration
Set your GitHub token as an environment variable:
export GITHUB_TOKEN=your_github_token_here
Or pass it when creating the client programmatically.
Usage with Claude Code
Add to your Claude Code MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@bountyclaw/mcp-github-server"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "your_github_token_here"
}
}
}
}
Available Tools
1. github_pr_list
List pull requests for a repository.
Input:
owner(string, required): Repository ownerrepo(string, required): Repository namestate(enum, optional): Filter by state (open,closed,all)head(string, optional): Filter by head branchbase(string, optional): Filter by base branchsort(enum, optional): Sort fielddirection(enum, optional): Sort directionper_page(number, optional): Results per page (max 100)page(number, optional): Page number
2. github_pr_view
View details of a specific pull request.
Input:
owner(string, required): Repository ownerrepo(string, required): Repository namepull_number(number, required): PR numberinclude_diff(boolean, optional): Include diff content
3. github_issue_list
List issues for a repository.
Input:
owner(string, required): Repository ownerrepo(string, required): Repository namestate(enum, optional): Filter by statelabels(string, optional): Comma-separated label namesassignee(string, optional): Filter by assigneecreator(string, optional): Filter by creatorsort(enum, optional): Sort fielddirection(enum, optional): Sort directionper_page(number, optional): Results per pagepage(number, optional): Page number
4. github_issue_view
View details of a specific issue.
Input:
owner(string, required): Repository ownerrepo(string, required): Repository nameissue_number(number, required): Issue numberinclude_comments(boolean, optional): Include comments
5. github_repo_info
Get repository information and statistics.
Input:
owner(string, required): Repository ownerrepo(string, required): Repository name
6. github_search_code
Search code across GitHub.
Input:
query(string, required): Search query (GitHub code search syntax)sort(enum, optional): Sort field (indexed,best-match)order(enum, optional): Sort orderper_page(number, optional): Results per pagepage(number, optional): Page number
Example Queries
"List open PRs in facebook/react"
"Show me issue #123 in microsoft/vscode"
"Get info about the kubernetes/kubernetes repo"
"Search for 'useEffect' in TypeScript files"
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Run tests
npm test
# Run tests with coverage
npm run test:coverage
# Lint
npm run lint
# Format
npm run format
Testing
The project includes comprehensive unit tests with 90%+ coverage:
- GitHub API client tests
- Tool handler tests for all 6 tools
- Error handling tests
- Input validation tests
npm test
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
Built with 🦞 by BountyClaw
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How it compares
GitHub REST MCP for PRs, issues, and search—not a local git-enhanced commit review server.
FAQ
Who is io.github.davidweb3-ctrl/github for?
Developers and small teams on GitHub who want MCP-backed access to PRs, issues, repo metadata, and code search from their AI coding agent.
When should I use io.github.davidweb3-ctrl/github?
Use it while building integrations, triaging issues, or preparing releases whenever the agent needs current GitHub state instead of manual copy-paste.
How do I add io.github.davidweb3-ctrl/github to my agent?
Install @davidweb3-ctrl/mcp-github-server as stdio MCP, set GITHUB_TOKEN to a fine-grained or classic PAT with appropriate repo scopes, and restart the client.