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GitHub
GitHub MCP Server
Connect AI coding tools to GitHub repositories, pull requests, and issues through Model Context Protocol.
Last reviewed Feb 25, 2026
Typical capabilities
- read repository file context
- inspect and comment on pull requests
- fetch issue details and references
Security notes
- scope tokens to least privilege
- isolate write permissions for automation bots
- log agent-triggered mutations for auditability
Compatibility
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