GitHub Universal Server
FreeNot checkedProvides a standardized interface for interacting with GitHub's tools and services through the Model Context Protocol, enabling unified API access and compatibi
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Provides a standardized interface for interacting with GitHub's tools and services through the Model Context Protocol, enabling unified API access and compatibility with MCP-compliant tools.
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This repository contains an implementation of an Github Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It provides a standardized interface for interacting with Github's tools and services through a unified API.
The server is built using the Universal MCP framework.
This implementation follows the MCP specification, ensuring compatibility with other MCP-compliant services and tools.
Usage
You can start using Github directly from agentr.dev. Visit agentr.dev/apps and enable Github.
If you have not used universal mcp before follow the setup instructions at agentr.dev/quickstart
Available Tools
The full list of available tools is at ./src/universal_mcp_github/README.md
Local Development
📋 Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following before you begin:
- Python 3.11+ (recommended)
- uv (install globally with
pip install uv)
🛠️ Setup Instructions
Follow the steps below to set up your development environment:
Sync Project Dependencies
uv syncThis installs all dependencies from
pyproject.tomlinto a local virtual environment (.venv).Activate the Virtual Environment
For Linux/macOS:
source .venv/bin/activateFor Windows (PowerShell):
.venv\Scripts\ActivateStart the MCP Inspector
mcp dev src/universal_mcp_github/server.pyThis will start the MCP inspector. Make note of the address and port shown in the console output.
Install the Application
mcp install src/universal_mcp_github/server.py
📁 Project Structure
.
├── src/
│ └── universal_mcp_github/
│ ├── __init__.py # Package initializer
│ ├── server.py # Server entry point
│ ├── app.py # Application tools
│ └── README.md # List of application tools
├── tests/ # Test suite
├── .env # Environment variables for local development
├── pyproject.toml # Project configuration
└── README.md # This file
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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Install GitHub Universal Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install github-universal-mcp-serverInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add github-universal-mcp-server -- uvx universal-mcp-githubFAQ
Is GitHub Universal Server MCP free?
Yes, GitHub Universal Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does GitHub Universal Server need an API key?
No, GitHub Universal Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is GitHub Universal Server hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install GitHub Universal Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open GitHub Universal Server 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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