github-repo-mcpשרת פרוטוקול הקונטקסט של המודל עבור מאגר GitHub // קריאת מאגר GitHub

What are the system requirements and installation steps?

You need Node.js 18+ and npm or yarn. Installation is a single command via npx (e.g., `npx github-repo-mcp`) or through Smithery, after which you configure any needed GITHUB_TOKEN in the mcp.json file.

Asked by Idris Suleiman · Oct 8, 2025

Do I need a GitHub token, and how does it affect usage?

A token is optional; without it the server can browse public repos but is limited by GitHub’s low unauthenticated API rate limits. Supplying a personal access token raises those limits.

Asked by Jasper Vermeer · Aug 25, 2025

Which AI assistants or tools can connect to the MCP server?

The server works with any MCP client that supports the stdio protocol, including Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop and other compatible tools.

Asked by Celia Ramirez · Jun 26, 2025

Is GitHub Repo MCP free to use or are there any licensing fees?

GitHub Repo MCP is an open‑source project, so there are no licensing fees; you can install and run it at no cost.

Asked by Cristina Moreno · Jun 20, 2025