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Add the GitHub MCP server to Gemini CLI

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

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

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

2. Sign in

Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. GitHub is hosted by GitHub, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Gemini CLI 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.

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FAQ

How do I add the GitHub MCP server to Gemini CLI?: Run: gemini mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
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 Gemini CLI uses them; check GitHub's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

Links

GitHub MCP docs Gemini CLI MCP docs GitHub server details

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