GitHub MCP Server
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GitHub's own MCP server lets an agent read repos, issues and pull requests, with toolsets you can switch on and off.
- By GitHub
- Hosted or local
- Open source (MIT)
At a glance
34,392 GitHub starsGitHubAs of Nov 11, 2026GitHub repository
Evidence notes
- Evidence level: GitHub snapshot.
- Toolsets and a read-only mode limit what an agent can do.
- GitHub star count on Nov 11, 2026. Stars show interest, not users.
Key facts
As of Nov 11, 2026
- Who it's for
- Teams that already use GitHub with Copilot, Claude or Cursor.
- What does it let an agent do?
- Gives agents access to GitHub repositories, issues and pull requests. Tools are grouped into toolsets you can enable or disable, with a read-only mode.
- Hosted or run locally?
- Hosted by GitHub (the easiest route) or a local version you run yourself.
- How does it sign in?
- OAuth in hosts that have set up a GitHub App or OAuth App, or a personal access token.
- What does it cost?
- The server is free and MIT licensed. GitHub plan limits still apply to what it touches.
- Safety and admin controls
- Toolsets let you turn off whole groups of actions, and a read-only mode blocks writes. An insiders endpoint offers early features.
- How many people use it?
- 34,392 GitHub stars on Nov 11, 2026 (MIT). That is interest, not users.
Common questions
What is GitHub MCP Server?
GitHub's own MCP server lets an agent read repos, issues and pull requests, with toolsets you can switch on and off.
Who is GitHub MCP Server for?
Teams that already use GitHub with Copilot, Claude or Cursor.
How much does GitHub MCP Server cost?
The server is free and MIT licensed. GitHub plan limits still apply to what it touches. Checked against the vendor's pages on Nov 11, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm before you decide.
Does GitHub MCP Server run locally or in the cloud?
GitHub MCP Server runs in the vendor's cloud. You use it through chat apps and an API.
What are alternatives to GitHub MCP Server?
Others on the MCP shortlist: Composio.