Creating and managing pull requests is a core development workflow. While Claude Code can run git commands directly, MCP servers provide richer GitHub integration for creating PRs, adding reviewers, and managing the full PR lifecycle. Here are the best options for PR automation.
Recommended MCP Servers
GitHub MCP Server
github/github-mcp-server
Official GitHub server for full repository management including PRs, issues, code review, and Actions.
Key Features
- Create and manage pull requests
- Add reviewers and labels
- Merge and close PRs
- Full GitHub API access
Installation
Remote server: https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/The official GitHub MCP Server is the definitive choice for PR management. Create PRs, request reviews, respond to comments, and merge—all through Claude. The remote server means zero local setup, just OAuth authentication.
Git MCP Server (Anthropic)
anthropics/mcp-server-git
Official git integration for repository operations, commits, branches, and diffs.
Key Features
- Git operations (commit, branch, diff)
- Repository status and history
- Official Anthropic support
- Works with any git remote
Installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-gitThe official Git MCP handles the git operations that precede PR creation: committing changes, creating branches, viewing diffs. Use this alongside the GitHub MCP for a complete workflow from code to PR.
Serena
oraios/serena
AI-powered code review and PR management with semantic understanding of code changes.
Key Features
- Semantic code understanding
- Automated PR descriptions
- Code review assistance
- Change impact analysis
Installation
See GitHub for setupSerena adds AI intelligence to the PR process. It can generate meaningful PR descriptions based on actual code changes and assist with code review by understanding the semantic impact of changes.
Quick Comparison
| MCP | Stars | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub MCP | >25k | Full PR workflow | Official, complete API | GitHub only |
| Git MCP | >2k | Git operations | Any git provider | No PR creation |
| Serena | >500 | AI-enhanced PRs | Smart descriptions | Additional setup |
Getting Started
To create pull requests with Claude Code:
Set up GitHub MCP for PR management:
{ "mcpServers": { "github": { "type": "http", "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/" } } }Authenticate via OAuth when prompted.
Ask Claude to create PRs with context:
Example prompt: "Create a pull request for my current branch with a description summarizing the changes I made to the authentication system."