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1 | 1 | # Install GitHub MCP Server in Claude Applications |
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3 | | -This guide covers installation of the GitHub MCP server for both Claude Code CLI and Claude Desktop applications. |
| 3 | +This guide covers installation of the GitHub MCP server for Claude Code CLI, Claude Desktop, and Claude Web applications. |
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| 5 | +## Claude Web (claude.ai) |
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| 7 | +Claude Web supports remote MCP servers through the Integrations built-in feature. |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +### Prerequisites |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +1. Claude Pro, Team, or Enterprise account (Integrations not available on free plan) |
| 12 | +2. [GitHub Personal Access Token](https://github.com/settings/personal-access-tokens/new) |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +### Installation |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +**Note**: As of July 2025, the remote GitHub MCP Server has known compatibility issues with Claude Web. While Claude Web supports remote MCP servers from other providers (like Atlassian, Zapier, Notion), the GitHub MCP Server integration may not work reliably. |
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| 18 | +For other remote MCP servers that do work with Claude Web: |
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| 20 | +1. Go to [claude.ai](https://claude.ai) and log in |
| 21 | +2. Click your profile icon → **Settings** |
| 22 | +3. Navigate to **Integrations** section |
| 23 | +4. Click **+ Add integration** or **Add More** |
| 24 | +5. Enter the remote server URL |
| 25 | +6. Follow the OAuth authentication flow when prompted |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +**Alternative**: Use Claude Desktop or Claude Code CLI for reliable GitHub MCP Server integration. |
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| 29 | +--- |
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5 | 31 | ## Claude Code CLI |
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136 | 162 | ## Troubleshooting |
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| 164 | +### Claude Web |
| 165 | +- Currently experiencing compatibility issues with the GitHub MCP Server |
| 166 | +- Try other remote MCP servers (Atlassian, Zapier, Notion) which work reliably |
| 167 | +- Use Claude Desktop or Claude Code CLI as alternatives for GitHub integration |
| 168 | + |
138 | 169 | ### Claude Code CLI |
139 | 170 | - Verify the command syntax is correct (note the single quotes around the JSON) |
140 | 171 | - Ensure Docker is running: `docker --version` |
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171 | 202 | - [Model Context Protocol Documentation](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) |
172 | 203 | - [Claude Code MCP Documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/mcp) |
| 204 | +- [Claude Web Integrations Support](https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/11175166-about-custom-integrations-using-remote-mcp) |
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