# Github MCP

> Use this skill when the user needs GitHub operations — issues, PRs, repos, code search, file management via MCP.

- Skill: `javimosch/github-mcp` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/github-mcp`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/github-mcp/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/github-mcp

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# GitHub MCP — GitHub API for AI Agents

Official GitHub MCP server (29.8k⭐). Exposes GitHub API as MCP tools over stdio.

## Quick Start

```bash
sc github-mcp self mcp      # Register MCP server
export GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_... # Set auth token
```

## MCP Tools Available

Once registered, agents get tools for:
- **Issues**: list, create, update, search, comment
- **PRs**: list, create, review, merge
- **Repos**: list, create, search, get details
- **Code**: search code, get file contents
- **Actions**: list workflows, trigger runs

## Requirements

- Node.js 18+
- GITHUB_TOKEN with appropriate scopes
- First run downloads @github/github-mcp-server

## Setup GITHUB_TOKEN

```bash
# GitHub CLI token (automatic):
gh auth token

# Or create a fine-grained token at:
# https://github.com/settings/tokens
export GITHUB_TOKEN=github_pat_...
```

## Notes

- Without GITHUB_TOKEN, only public repo reads work
- Token scopes determine available operations
- Works alongside `sc gh` CLI commands