Oss Onramp
FreeNot checkedAn MCP server that scouts truly beginner-friendly open-source issues from GitHub, checking availability and summarizing them for AI consumption.
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An MCP server that scouts truly beginner-friendly open-source issues from GitHub, checking availability and summarizing them for AI consumption.
README
AI Scout for truly available, beginner-friendly OSS issues.
Quick Start
Run directly via npx:
npx mcp-oss-onramp
Direct Execution (CLI)
You can also run the server with a token directly in your terminal:
MCP_OSS_ONRAMP_GITHUB_TOKEN="your_token_here" npx mcp-oss-onramp
MCP Configuration
Add this to your AI agent's configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"oss-onramp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-oss-onramp"]
}
}
}
Features
- True Availability: Checks linked PRs via GraphQL to filter out issues already being worked on.
- AI-Optimized: Summarizes issue bodies for efficient LLM consumption.
- High Precision: Targets beginner-friendly tasks even without explicit labels.
Prerequisites
- GitHub Authentication (Recommended):
- Set
MCP_OSS_ONRAMP_GITHUB_TOKENenvironment variable, OR - Install GitHub CLI (gh) and authenticate via
gh auth login.
- Set
- Node.js: Version 18 or higher.
Note: The server works without authentication but will be rate-limited and provide lower precision (no PR cross-referencing).
License
MIT
Install Oss Onramp in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install mcp-oss-onrampInstalls 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 mcp-oss-onramp -- npx -y mcp-oss-onrampFAQ
Is Oss Onramp MCP free?
Yes, Oss Onramp MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Oss Onramp need an API key?
No, Oss Onramp runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Oss Onramp hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Oss Onramp in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Oss Onramp 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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