Use case

Work with GitHub and git

Read issues and pull requests, review diffs, and open PRs without leaving the conversation.

Which MCP server connects my assistant to GitHub?

Trending Repository Tracker — new GitHub repo discovery ($0.01/query), GitHub (read-only) and github are the strongest matches in the catalog today, ranked by how directly they address this and how well they are maintained. Scope the token as tightly as the work needs. A read-only token covers most review workflows.

Before you pick one

  • Scope the token as tightly as the work needs. A read-only token covers most review workflows.
  • Prefer the official GitHub MCP server over community forks — it tracks API changes fastest.
  • Watch your context budget: a large diff can fill the window on its own.

Coverage note: GitHub's own MCP server (github/github-mcp-server) is usually the one you want for issues and pull requests. The reference Git server covers local repositories without any account.

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