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GitHub CLI extension for GitHub MCP Server with automatic authentication
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A GitHub CLI extension providing simplified installation and authentication for GitHub MCP Server.
Installation
gh extension install MayorFaj/gh-github-mcp-server
Usage
Start the GitHub MCP Server with stdio mode:
VS Code Integration
Add the following to your VS Code User Settings (JSON):
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"github": {
"command": "gh",
"args": [
"github-mcp-server",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}
}
You can edit settings by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) and typing "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)".
Features
- Zero Configuration: Uses your existing GitHub CLI authentication
- Automatic Installation: Downloads the correct binary for your platform
- No Additional Dependencies: No Docker or manual token management required
License
MIT License
Installing Gh Github
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/MayorFaj/gh-github-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Gh Github MCP free?
Yes, Gh Github MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Gh Github need an API key?
No, Gh Github runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Gh Github hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Gh Github in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Gh Github on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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