GitHub is central to modern development workflows, and connecting Claude to your repositories unlocks powerful automation. MCP servers enable Claude to browse code, manage issues and PRs, analyze commits, and automate common GitHub tasks. Here are the best options for GitHub integration.
Recommended MCP Servers
GitHub MCP Server
github/github-mcp-server
Official GitHub server for AI integration with repository management, PRs, issues, and workflow automation.
Key Features
- Official GitHub support with OAuth
- Repository browsing and code search
- Issue and PR management
- GitHub Actions workflow monitoring
Installation
Remote server: https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/The official GitHub MCP Server is the definitive choice for GitHub integration. It provides comprehensive access to repositories, issues, PRs, and Actions workflows. The remote server option means zero setup—just add the URL to your config and authenticate with OAuth.
GitMCP
idosal/git-mcp
Generic remote MCP server that transforms any GitHub repository into a documentation hub for AI tools.
Key Features
- Works with any GitHub repository
- Smart documentation search
- Zero setup - cloud hosted
- Reduces code hallucinations
Installation
Add gitmcp.io/{owner}/{repo} as MCP server URLGitMCP is brilliant for quickly giving Claude access to any GitHub project's documentation. Just use gitmcp.io/{owner}/{repo} as your server URL—no installation needed. Perfect for working with libraries you're not familiar with and eliminating hallucinations.
MCP Git Ingest
adhikasp/mcp-git-ingest
MCP server that helps read GitHub repository structure and important files for analysis.
Key Features
- Tree-like directory structure view
- Read multiple files at once
- Inspired by gitingest.com
- Lightweight and focused
Installation
uvx --from git+https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-git-ingest mcp-git-ingestMCP Git Ingest is designed for quickly understanding repository structure. It provides a tree view of directories and can read multiple important files at once. Great for onboarding to new projects or analyzing how open source code is organized.
Quick Comparison
| MCP | Stars | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub MCP Server | 25k+ | Full GitHub automation | Official, complete API | Requires OAuth setup |
| GitMCP | 7k+ | Reading any repo | Zero setup, cloud hosted | Read-only access |
| MCP Git Ingest | 291 | Code structure analysis | Lightweight, focused | Limited features |
Getting Started
To get started with GitHub management in Claude Code:
For full GitHub automation, use the official GitHub MCP Server:
{ "mcpServers": { "github": { "type": "http", "url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/" } } }For quick access to any repo, use GitMCP:
gitmcp.io/{owner}/{repo}Authenticate via OAuth or personal access token.
Example prompt: "Create a new issue in my repo tracking the bug we discussed, then show me the open PRs that need review."