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# GitHub MCP Server
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The GitHub MCP Server is a [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) server that connects AI tools directly to GitHub's platform. This gives AI agents, assistants, and chatbots the ability to read repositories and code files, manage issues and PRs, analyze code, and automate workflows—all through natural language interactions.
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The GitHub MCP Server connects AI tools directly to GitHub's platform. This gives AI agents, assistants, and chatbots the ability to read repositories and code files, manage issues and PRs, analyze code, and automate workflows—all through natural language interactions.
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### Use Cases
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## Prerequisites
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1. An MCP host that supports the latest MCP specification and remote servers, such as [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
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1. A compatible MCP host with remote server support (VS Code 1.101+, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
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2. Any applicable [policies enabled](https://github.com/D1M1TR10S/github-mcp-server/blob/main/docs/policies-and-governance.md)
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## Installation in VS Code
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## Install in VS Code
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For quick installation, use one of the one-click install buttons above. Once you complete that flow, toggle Agent mode (located by the Copilot Chat text input) and the server will start. Make sure you're using [VS Code 1.101](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_101) or [later](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates) for remote MCP and OAuth support.
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## Installation in other MCP hosts
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## Install in other MCP hosts
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- **[GitHub Copilot in other IDEs](/docs/installation-guides/install-other-copilot-ides.md)** - Installation for JetBrains, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Xcode with GitHub Copilot
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- **[Claude Applications](/docs/installation-guides/install-claude.md)** - Installation guide for Claude Web, Claude Desktop and Claude Code CLI
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- **[Cursor](/docs/installation-guides/install-cursor.md)** - Installation guide for Cursor IDE

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