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Update installation guide for GitHub MCP support details...
...and installation methods for various applications.
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## Quick Reference
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| Host Application | Local Support | Remote Support | Prerequisites | Difficulty |
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| Host Application | Local GitHub MCP Support | Remote GitHub MCP Support | Prerequisites | Difficulty |
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|-----------------|---------------|----------------|---------------|------------|
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| VS Code ||| Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: VS Code 1.101+ | Easy |
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| Claude Code || ❌ Not yet supported | GitHub MCP Server binary, GitHub PAT | Easy |
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| Claude Desktop || ❌ Not yet supported | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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| Cursor || ❌ Not yet supported | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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| Windsurf || ❌ Not yet supported | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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| Copilot in VS Code || ✅ Full (OAuth + PAT) | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: VS Code 1.101+ | Easy |
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| Copilot Coding Agent || ✅ Full (OAuth + PAT) | Coding Agent policies enabled or Copilot Pro/Pro+ | Easy |
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| Copilot in Visual Studio || ✅ Full (OAuth + PAT) | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: Visual Studio 17.14+ | Easy |
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| Copilot in JetBrains || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: JetBrains Copilot Extension v1.5.35+ | Easy |
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| Copilot in Eclipse || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: Visual Studio 17.14+ | Easy |
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| Copilot in Xcode || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Local: Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT<br>Remote: Visual Studio 17.14+ | Easy |
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| Claude Code || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth| GitHub MCP Server binary or remote URL, GitHub PAT | Easy |
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| Claude Desktop || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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| Cursor || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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| Windsurf || ✅ PAT only + ❌ No OAuth | Docker or Go build, GitHub PAT | Moderate |
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**Legend:**
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The GitHub MCP Server can be installed using several methods. **Docker is the most popular and recommended approach** for most users, but alternatives are available depending on your needs:
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### 🐳 Docker (Most Popular & Recommended)
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### 🐳 Docker (Most Common & Recommended)
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- **Pros**: No local build required, consistent environment, easy updates, works across all platforms
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- **Cons**: Requires Docker installed and running
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- **Best for**: Most users, especially those already using Docker or wanting the simplest setup
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- **Used by**: Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf
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- **Used by**: Claude Desktop, Copilot in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.
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### 📦 Pre-built Binary (Lightweight Alternative)
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- **Pros**: No Docker required, direct execution via stdio, minimal setup

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