GitHub · Claude Code

Add the GitHub MCP server to Claude Code

Manage repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions and code search from your agent.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. GitHub is hosted by GitHub, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something GitHub can do. Manage repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions and code search from your agent. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the GitHub MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official GitHub MCP server?: Yes. It is published by GitHub as io.github.github/github-mcp-server in the official MCP registry.
Does the GitHub MCP server need an API key?: It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Claude Code uses them; check GitHub's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

Links

GitHub MCP docs Claude Code MCP docs GitHub server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.