About GitHub MCP Server
GitHub MCP Server lets Claude and other MCP-compatible clients create and configure GitHub repositories from natural-language commands. Its `create_repo` tool handles repository settings and optional README initialization.
Key features
- 01Create or update repositories in natural language
- 02Set repository name and visibility
- 03Configure description, topics, and homepage
- 04Initialize a README when creating a repository
Use cases
- 01Create a private repository with specified topics
- 02Set a repository description and homepage
- 03Initialize a README during repository creation
MCP support
The MCP server exposes a `create_repo` tool to compatible clients for creating or configuring repositories through the GitHub API.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
The maintainer has not added details yet. Check the README in the repository.
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